Bolivia: Shortage of inputs sparks debate on GMOs

Key figures in Bolivia's agricultural sector and government officials are deliberating on five transgenic events aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, including advances in soybeans, corn, wheat, cotton, and sugarcane. This decision, which is expected to be announced on August 27, is seen as crucial for enhancing grain production and supporting the economy. Despite the progress made, there are legal hurdles to overcome due to the severe shortage of critical inputs. The discussion underscores the necessity for the sector to overcome challenges and maintain production capacity, with a particular focus on the urgent need to address corn shortages and other crop issues.

Valor Agro Bolivia | Throughout this week, technical and legal analyses of five transgenic events aimed at boosting productivity in Bolivia have intensified. This debate has been led by representatives of the productive sector and authorities of the national government, who have exchanged opinions in a process that will culminate with a key meeting of the agricultural cabinet, scheduled for today, Tuesday, August 27, as confirmed by José Luis Farah, president of the Agricultural Chamber of the East (CAO). The most recent chapter of this debate took place on Saturday, when producers and authorities, including members of the National Biosecurity Committee, met to address this issue of vital importance for the agricultural sector. The discussion, which took place at the facilities of Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) in Santa Cruz, focused on the need to incorporate biotechnology as a crucial tool to improve grain production in the country. Both parties agreed that ...