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Western Australian TruFlex canola yield issues
Overview
Western Australian farmers have reported significant issues with canola varieties containing the Bayer-developed TruFlex glyphosate tolerance trait. The problems occur when plants lose their tolerance during the intended spraying window, leading to adverse reactions such as reduced branching, diminished plant vigour, and pod abortion on the main stem.
Initial reports estimated yield losses between 60 per cent and 70 per cent for affected crops. These losses, alongside high seed costs and dry conditions, have placed financial strain on producers.
As the issue persists across various cultivars from multiple seed companies, grain growers are considering legal action, including a potential class action lawsuit. While experts note the difficulty of proving the trait caused the decline rather than seasonal conditions, the estimated financial impact involving seed costs and lost income may reach tens of millions of dollars.
Entities
Bayer · Western Australia · WAFarmers · Mark Fowler · Phil Brunner
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesWestern Australia canola growers consider legal action over TruFlex issues
Western Australian canola growers may pursue a class action lawsuit following reports of significantly low yields in varieties featuring Bayer’s TruFlex herbicide tolerance trait.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesTruFlex canola issues threaten Western Australian yields
Western Australian canola farmers face potential yield losses of up to 70 per cent due to issues with Bayer-developed TruFlex glyphosate tolerance traits.
Sources
farmonline.com.au · farmweekly.com.au · northqueenslandregister.com.au · queenslandcountrylife.com.au · stockjournal.com.au · theland.com.au