GM co-existence no problem for cross-border grower

By Quinton McCallum
Updated February 23 2021 - 10:21am, first published February 23 2020 - 2:34pm
NO ISSUES: Frances grower Wayne Hawkins crops on both sides of the SA-Vic border and is growing GM Safflower in Vic for the first time this season. He said there has been no co-existence issues, with the farm following its customary strict cleaning procedures.
NO ISSUES: Frances grower Wayne Hawkins crops on both sides of the SA-Vic border and is growing GM Safflower in Vic for the first time this season. He said there has been no co-existence issues, with the farm following its customary strict cleaning procedures.

FRANCES farmer Wayne Hawkins, who owns land on both sides of the SA-Vic border, likens the adoption of genetically-modified crops, and associated technology, to that of a new machinery purchase.

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