Biotechnology
DAFF is committed to making Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry more sustainable, competitive and profitable. The responsible adoption of biotechnology will contribute to the achievement of this objective.
DAFF undertakes a range of activities relevant to biotechnology and has provided information on and raise awareness of agricultural biotechnology issues.
Brochures and fact sheets - view the latest!
Latest Reports
- Adapting the GENESYS gene flow model for GM canola in Australia (March 2009)
PDF [184kb] - Biotechnology & Australian Agriculture - Towards the development of a vision strategy for the application of biotechnology to Australian Agriculture (by ACIL Tasman) (March 2009) PDF [1mb]
- Regional Agricultural Biotechnology Information Forums 2007-08 (March 2009) PDF [351kb]
- Maintaining product integrity in the Australian seed and grain supply chain – the role of sampling and testing (December 2008) PDF[2mb]
- Australia's crops and pastures in a changing climate – can biotechnology help? (December 2008) PDF [531kb]
- GM crops: tools for insect pest and weed control in cotton and canola (November 2008) PDF [638kb]
Reports and Articles
Areas of interest
- Co-existence of GM and non-GM Crops
- Liability issues
- Marketing and Trade
- Regulatory Framework in Australia
Useful Links
Copies of fact sheets and reports can be requested from:
New and Emerging Technologies Section
Agricultural Productivity Division
Australian Government Department of Agriculture Fisheries & Forestry
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
Last reviewed: 18 Nov 2009
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