US says Bioceres genetically modified wheat safe to grow
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US says Bioceres genetically modified wheat safe to grow
The determination clears the U.S. market for production of HB4 wheat, which is modified to tolerate drought, Bioceres said on Wednesday. It is a potential win for farmers grappling with drought and more severe weather, but risks pushback from some consumers and importers.
It will take years for Bioceres to complete additional steps, such as field trials, before HB4 wheat is grown commercially in the U.S.,
Bioceres has said opposition to genetically modified wheat is easing due to soaring food prices and because GM crops can survive drought and pests, reducing the risk of famine.
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