❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the licensing, responsibilities, and extent of haying-off of genetically modified canola due to drought, and the potential for GM material to enter the food chain. The Minister expresses confidence in grower awareness and provides information on reporting requirements.
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CANOLA — ROUNDUP READY GROWERS
I refer to GM canola pastures affected by the lack of rain. (1) What are the licensing requirements of Roundup Ready growers who want to hay-off their GM canola? (2) Is the minister confident that all GM canola growers are aware of their responsibilities regarding the haying-off of GM canola? (3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER
I refer to GM canola pastures affected by the lack of rain. (1) What are the licensing requirements of Roundup Ready growers who want to hay-off their GM canola? (2) Is the minister confident that all GM canola growers are aware of their responsibilities regarding the haying-off of GM canola? (3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(1) What are the licensing requirements of Roundup Ready growers who want to hay-off their GM canola? (2) Is the minister confident that all GM canola growers are aware of their responsibilities regarding the haying-off of GM canola? (3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Is the minister confident that all GM canola growers are aware of their responsibilities regarding the haying-off of GM canola? (3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
(1) What are the licensing requirements of Roundup Ready growers who want to hay-off their GM canola? (2) Is the minister confident that all GM canola growers are aware of their responsibilities regarding the haying-off of GM canola? (3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Is the minister confident that all GM canola growers are aware of their responsibilities regarding the haying-off of GM canola? (3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister provide information about the extent to which GM canola is being hayed-off in WA this season? (4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(4) Is the minister confident that no GM material from GM canola hay will enter the food chain in WA’s meat production? (5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(5) If yes to (4), what is this confidence based on? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
I answer on behalf of Hon Robyn McSweeney. I thank the honourable member for some notice of her question. (1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(1) If Roundup Ready canola growers wish to cut their crop for hay, they must inform Monsanto in writing using Monsanto’s “Roundup Ready canola not taken to harvest” form. The growers must advise on this form the reason the crop was not taken to harvest as well as the area of the crop that will be taken to harvest, including paddock name, variety and area in hectares. They must also advise if the crop was cut for hay/silage and whether it was sold or used on farm. Where sold, the grower must also confirm an appropriate declaration has been provided to the purchaser. (2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(2) Yes. (3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(3) An estimate based on industry-derived information could be provided post-harvest. Only Monsanto will be able to give an exact figure based on its returns from the growers. (4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(4) As noted in response to (1), growers moving GM canola hay off farm are required to inform the purchaser of its GM status. It is expected that some meat production animals will consume GM canola hay or crop pasture. (5) Not applicable.
(5) Not applicable.
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