Mexico City, Mexico
September 12, 2013

USDA/FAS GAIN report MX 3070

Highlights:

On August 15, 2013 AgroBIO Mexico, a non-profit association dedicated to inform, educate, disseminate, and promote modern biotechnology in Mexico, launched a campaign called "La Neta de tu Planeta” (The Truth About Your Planet). According to AgroBIO Mexico, the objective of the campaign is to inform the country about Genetic Engineered (GE) crops and provide reliable and updated information about agricultural biotechnology in Mexico and around the world. The aim of the campaign is also to expand existing knowledge about the benefits and advantages of GE crops that could result in better crop production in Mexico and ultimately improve economic benefits to its farmers. The campaign, according to AgroBIO, also includes proven data that informs Mexican consumers about the use and consumption of GE products.

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Website: http://www.fas.usda.gov/

Published: September 17, 2013