India allows imports of 1.2 mn tonnes of genetically modified soymeal

India has relaxed import procedures to allow shipments of 1.2 million tonnes of genetically modified (GMD) soymeal, the governing administration stated on Tuesday, a go that could support the poultry sector after animal feed costs tripled in ayear.

The shipments will need to be imported in advance of Oct 31, the governing administration stated in a assertion.