Colombia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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Colombia remains open to the adoption of biotech-derived commodities and innovative technologies. Area planted to GE (genetically engineered) crops decreased in response to an overall decrease in corn and cotton plantings. The Colombian government and stakeholders have to finalize discussions on biotechnology regulations regarding low-level presence (LLP), GE labeling and Decree 4525 to stabilize Colombia’s regulatory environment for GE products.  

Colombia: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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