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Learn about MAIZALL Alliance seeking harmonized approvals for biotech events like corn, wheat, soybeans to enhance global food security and trade. Explore potential partnerships and the future of biotechnology. Communication and regulatory harmonization are key for North-South producer collaboration.
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MAIZALLAlliance for a World of Maize Julius Schaaf Iowa Farmer Vice Chairman, U.S. Grains Council USGC: Developing Markets, Enabling Trade, Improving Lives
Grain Trade Growth: Corn, Wheat, Soybeans Projected 465 MMT 310 MMT
Evolution of Biotechnology Past: U.S. Dominated Future: Global Partnership • U yvvyi • Few large commercial global registrants of biotech transgenic events 600+ firms seeking to register transgenic and novel technology events
Corn Yield Outlook: U.S., Argentina, Brazil Source: FAPRI 2011
North-South Producer Partnership • Communication on Modern Agriculture • Asynchronous Approvals • Regulatory Harmonization in Americas • Global Biotech Acceptance