What S. Australia did to Increase Crop Yield by 300% without GMO’s!*

China, Australia’s number one trading partner, values their GM-free crops. China is also New Zealand’s major export partner, a major reason why our crops remain GE-free.

Originally posted on Hwaairfan's Blog:

By Heather Callaghan

Why would you go for 7% when you can get 50 – 100% increases in yield without having to use genetically modified seeds?

The South Australian Agriculture Minister has just reported “amazing” results after trialing a new soil program. Minister Leon Bignell describes using technology that works with the soil and other organic matter. This type of innovation, that he calls an “evolution in science” abounds over genetic engineering, he said.

The results of the following trial experiment strengthened his view that a moratorium on GM technology should remain indefinitely as it proves that GMOs are not needed. Incidentally, this year’s government test run was called “New Horizons” and some of the trial sites boasted a 300% increase in yields.

Minister Bignell – who has stood with protesters against GM technology – said…

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