China has greenlit 27 genetically modified corn seed varieties and 3 GM soybean varieties in an effort to enhance the cultivation of high-yielding crops. The approvals, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, include seed varieties from key players like Dabeinong and China National Seed Group. This move signifies China’s shift towards expanding the planting of GM soybeans and corn following successful pilot projects that demonstrated improved yields and cost-efficiency compared to traditional seeds. With ambitions to bolster domestic production and reduce grains imports, China is prioritizing the adoption of higher-yielding GM seeds to meet its agricultural goals.
China Broadens Approval of GM Soybean and Corn Varieties to Boost Crop Development