Transgenic wheat, expectations for the change of position of the flour mills of Brazil

Published 2022년 7월 17일

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The president of the Brazilian Association of the Wheat Industry (Abitrigo), Rubens Barbosa, has announced that the industry will follow consumer preferences regarding Argentine transgenic wheat development, a position shift from the association's previous rejection of transgenic wheat flour imports. This decision is crucial as Brazil is the primary market for Argentine wheat, accounting for approximately 40% of exports. Abitrigo is also working towards Brazil's self-sufficiency from the 12 million tons of wheat consumed annually, with research on transgenic wheat by Embrapa to enhance production in drought-prone areas. Meanwhile, Bioceres' transgenic wheat continues to receive authorizations in various countries.

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The president of the Brazilian Association of the Wheat Industry (Abitrigo), Rubens Barbosa, assured the industry will follow the guidelines of consumers who did not object to Argentine development according to the first surveys. "From Abitrigo we are very inclined to accept everything that comes with positive modifications for the industry and for trade. So, if there are no restrictions on the part of consumers, we are going to follow the associations that market products with transgenic components," He commented on the program Nuestra Tierra that is broadcast by Radio Colonia. When the Brazilian Biosafety Agency approved the importation of transgenic wheat flour on November 11, Abitrigo had flatly rejected the decision, they had even decided to go to the Justice of that country to stop the decision. "It is not that there was a change of position, but rather a recognition that the industry will not be affected from the market point of view if transgenic products enter," ...

Source: Clarin