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01/22/2005:

"Farmers Take to 'Supercrops' At Blistering Rate"

SA and China are increasing their plantings of genetically modified crops at the fastest rates in the world, according to the International Service for the Acquisition of AgriBiotech Application.

SA's acreage of genetically engineered crops rose to 500000ha last year, up 25% on 2003, placing the country among the top 14 growers of genetically engineered varieties, according to the organisation, which promotes biotechnology in the developing world.

Full Article : allafrica.com