From this week, every mainland Australian state will allow genetically modified crops. Here's why that's nothing to fear
- Written by: Daniel Tan, Professor of Agronomy (Agriculture), University of Sydney
On July 1, the New South Wales government will lift a ban on genetically modified (GM) crops after an 18-year moratorium. It will mean GM crops can now be grown in every Australian state except Tasmania.
Major farming groups have welcomed the move. GM proponents say the biotechnology leads to better crop yields and may solve food shortages and...