The crop destruction ordered because of the GM contamination affects8.5 to 9 thousand hectares

The crop destruction affects approximately 8.5 to 9 hectares, about 4,500 hectares of GM contaminated seeds and about 4,000 hectares of buffer zones – said Czerván György, Secretary for the Ministry of Rural Development (VM) responible for Agri Management.

According to the communication of the Secretary of State; The destruction of GMO-contaminated crops affects about 225 producers, while the destroyed maize in the buffer zone an addition al 2,500 producers – reports MTI.