❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks specific details on the intended use of GM cotton harvested from the Ord River Irrigation area, particularly regarding its allocation to fabric, cooking oil, biodiesel, and livestock feed. The Minister's response clarifies the lint usage but defers to market forces for the remaining products.
AnsweredQoN 6086Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
In relation to the proposed genetically modified (GM) cotton in the Ord River Irrigation area, I ask:
(a) can the Minister advise of the percentage, by volume, of the GM cotton harvest that will go to:
(i) lint for fabric manufacture;
(ii) oil for cooking oil;
(iii) oil for bio-diesel; and
(iv) cotton meal for livestock consumption?
(a) can the Minister advise of the percentage, by volume, of the GM cotton harvest that will go to:
(i) lint for fabric manufacture;
(ii) oil for cooking oil;
(iii) oil for bio-diesel; and
(iv) cotton meal for livestock consumption?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 October 2011
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
40 days
(i) 100 per cent of the lint will be used for fabric and textiles.
(ii - iv) Market forces will decide the exact proportion of the GM cotton used for cooking oil, biodiesel and cotton meal.
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(ii - iv) Market forces will decide the exact proportion of the GM cotton used for cooking oil, biodiesel and cotton meal.
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