CSIRO and Agrifood Awareness Australia host workshops on the science and regulation of gene technology
If you work in agriculture and phrases such as DNA extraction, gene isolation or gene transfer mystify or even scare you, a hands-on gene technology workshop could help.
CSIRO and Agrifood Awareness Australia (AFAA) Limited will host workshops in Esperance (April 20-21) and Geraldton (April 22-23).
AFAA has three founding members - GRDC, CropLife Australia and NFF - and is committed to providing factual, science-based information on the use of gene technology in agriculture to enable informed decision-making.
Dr Andreas Betzner, GRDC Manager of Gene Discovery, said the workshop was an opportunity to understand the science and regulation of gene technology and was particularly timely and relevant in WA where 1000 hectares of GM canola trials would be conducted this year.
"Participants will also learn about future research opportunities and discuss key issues surrounding the gene technology debate," he said.
Contact: Nadja Moritz, AFAA, Tel 02 6273 9535 or email
NadjaMoritz@afaa.com.au for information, including cost and registration.
