Brussels, Belgium
August 27, 2008
USDA/FAS GAIN report E 48082
Report highlights:
There are seven Member
States (MS) commercially producing genetically-engineered
(GE) crops, with Spain being, by far, the largest producer.
Under the EU policy framework for agricultural
biotechnology, MS policy varies greatly. Coexistence
frameworks have been set up in most MS or are currently
being prepared, and 5 MS continue to maintain national bans.
However, the EU is a major consumer of biotech products,
mainly soybean meal imported to feed livestock and poultry,
with at least 80 percent of EU soy crush estimated to be
genetically modified. Finally, agricultural biotechnology
research in Europe is declining, mainly due to political
pressure.
Full report:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200810/146296234.pdf
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