GrainCorp rethinks GM canola silo decision
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GrainCorp has changed its mind about the use of a silo, north of Bendigo, for genetically modified (GM) canola this season.
The Raywood silo was to be used for GM canola only.
But, the decision has been reversed and it will take only conventional grain.
Growers in the area are pleased and say it will save them delivering their grain to sites further away.
Bendigo Mayor David Jones opposes the production of GM foods in the region, and welcomes the decision.
"It also does probably indicate that the GE [genetically engineered] crop hasn't been as successful under these condition, under these drought conditions, and of course we do have grave concerns about the farmers and the way the season is turning out, this may be a matter more about circumstance than any sort of decision around the theory of GE," he said.
