Trigall Australia has received approval from Australia’s Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) to conduct a field trial of genetically modified (GM) wheat with increased tolerance to environmental stress following its application earlier this year (see AgbioNews Mar 6, 2024). The trial will take place over 5 years at up to 10 sites, with a maximum annual area of 20 hectares. The GM wheat may be grown from August 2024 until December 2029.

Trigall Australia was formed in early 2023 as a joint venture between Trigall Genetics and S&W Seed to develop wheat varieties using biotechnology (AgbioNews 03 Jan, 2023).