NDLI: Sustainable Agricultural Systems and GMOs. Is Co-Existence Possible?

Content Provider	OECD iLibrary
Author	Hozzank, Alexandra
Abstract	European agriculture is characterised by a small-scale structure and by a high share of organic farmers. Traditional production systems are also preferred in conventional agriculture. The EU Regulation for organic farming no. 2092/91 forbids strictly the use of GMOs. Farmers, ecologists as well as consumers in Europe have quite a critical attitude towards genetic techniques, as they are seen as not necessary and dangerous in certain areas. In Europe, except Spain, there are no GMOs cultivated commercially. There are no long-term studies about the effects of GMOs on ecosystems. In addition, the problems of coexistence, measures to avoid contamination, liability, costs and others, have not been solved yet. On the basis of the studies published up to now, a co-existence of organic, GMO-free and GMO agriculture is not possible. Therefore, in spite of an enormous pressure on the part of the WTO and the USA, the ...
Page Count	13
Starting Page	161
Ending Page	169
Language	English
Publisher	OECD Publishing
Publisher Date	2004-08-30
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Agriculture and Food Science and Technology Industry and Services
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Chapter

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Sustainable Agricultural Systems and GMOs. Is Co-Existence Possible?