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June 12, 2013

China approves imports of GM soybean from Brazil
Rio De Janeiro (AFP) June 11, 2013
China, the main buyer of Brazilian soybeans, has approved imports of three genetically modified varieties of the crop, to be produced on a large scale in the South American country. The Agriculture Ministry said Monday that China gave its green light for the Intacta RR2 PRO variety, which can resist pests such as a type of caterpillar, as well as for the herbicide-resistant CV 127 and Liberty Link. The agreement followed a meeting of Chinese and Brazilian agriculture ministers in Beijing. Ma ... read more

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