Philippines golden rice can usher in new age of GMO food in Asia, says GlobalData

Over the years, genetically modified organism (GMO) crops have faced considerable resistance from the farming community in Asia. However, the scenario may soon change with the Philippines government gearing up for the commercial production of GMO 'Golden Rice' in an effort to stem vitamin A deficiency (VAD) diseases. Subsequently, this step can lead to a new age of GMO food revolution in Asia, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Though the GMO golden rice is approved by the US, Canadian and Australian authorities, the Philippines is the first country to approve its commercial farming. In July 2021, the…