THE Esperance Downs Research Station was to hold the first trial of genetically modified canola crops in Western Australia but due to the State Government’s strong stance on GM crops, the seed companies involved have decided not to provide the GM canola seeds. The 2.5-hectare trial was to be co-ordinated by the South East Premium Wheat Growers Association together with Kalyx Agriculture. SEPWA spokesman Chris Reichstein said that as of two weeks ago they were confident of going ahead with the trial until Premier Alan Carpenter made it clear to seed companies that there is ”no hope” for GM food crops in WA.