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16 July 2008	New
Australia continues to test drought-resistant GM wheat

16 July 2008	New
Germany publishes online map of GM cultivation

14 July 2008	Update
Link List

01 July 2008	Update
Genetically modified soybean: global area under cultivation

01 July 2008	Update
Genetically modified cotton: global area under cultivation

01 July 2008	Update
Genetically modified maize: global area under cultivation

01 July 2008	New
USA: GM cultivation at 60 million hectares

19 June 2008	New
UK: New attitudes on GM crops are developing

17 June 2008	New
EFSA: Database of Scientific Experts launched

06 June 2008	New
Bt maize: Horizontal gene transfer of no significance

30 May 2008	New
EFSA: Unauthorized GM maize has not been found in Europe

28 May 2008	Update
Summary of GMO Field Trials in the EU by Year, Crop, Trait

21 May 2008	New
Swiss government wants to roll over biotech ban

17 May 2008	New
UN Conference: Biotech liability in two years

08 May 2008	New
Results of the GMO Compass snapshot poll

08 May 2008	Update
GMO COMPASS - Information on genetically modified organisms

08 May 2008	Update
Stories

19 April 2008	New
Golden Rice: First field tests in the Philippines

17 April 2008	New
European starch producers call for Amflora

09 April 2008	New
Scientists in Uganda Testing Black Sigatoka-Resistant Bananas

07 April 2008	New
More than 100 Victorian farmers to plant GM canola

28 March 2008	New
EU Commission approves GA21 maize

21 March 2008	New
French supreme court confirms ban on MON810

14 March 2008	New
Genetic engineering of cut flowers

12 March 2008	New
Amflora potato: not this year

07 March 2008	New
New report indicates large GM potential for South Asia

04 March 2008	Update
Genetically Modified Maize in the EU

04 March 2008	Update
Genetically Modified Cotton

04 March 2008	Update
Genetically Modified Soybean

04 March 2008	Update
Genetically Modified Rapeseed

01 March 2008	New
Victorian moratorium on GM comes to an end

28 February 2008	Update
GM Maize: 110,000 Hectares under Cultivation

28 February 2008	Update
GMO Crop Growing: Growing Around the World

27 February 2008	New
Chinese GMO expedited by high food prices

26 February 2008	Update
EU: Field trials with GM plants in the EU

22 February 2008	New
GM bananas developed with enhanced nutrients

21 February 2008	New
Approval of GMO crops: US and EU seek agreement

19 February 2008	New
Commission to approve five GMOs

15 February 2008	New
Portugal: Cultivation of GM maize extended

15 February 2008	New
GM crops: cultivation areas increase to 114 million hectares

15 February 2008	New
Brazil gives final permit for GMO maize varieties

15 February 2008	New
German biotechnology law jumps last hurdle

14 February 2008	New
Global GM Planting 2007

13 February 2008	New
China must prove its rice to be GMO free

11 February 2008	New
France struggles with its attitude towards biotechnology

05 February 2008	New
Bt cotton reaches two-thirds of current Indian output

01 February 2008	New
German Parliament amends biotechnology law

23 January 2008	New
Poland may not ban genetically modified plants

22 January 2008	New
Germany:"Without gene technology" may be "with gene technology"

14 January 2008	New
Coalition reaches agreement on “without gene technology” label

14 January 2008	New
EU obtains further delay in WTO dispute

13 January 2008	New
Maize MON 810: France triggers safeguard clause

02 January 2008	New
EU Ministers to decide on four more GMO approvals

27 December 2007	New
The EU discontinues compulsory GMO controls for US rice imports

14 December 2007	New
BASF expects EU approval of Amflora within weeks

10 December 2007	New
Australia: The cultivation of GM rapeseed to begin in 2008

06 December 2007	New
German authority clears MON810

03 December 2007	New
Preliminary studies raise hopes: Golden Rice works well!

30 November 2007	New
Proof of Golden Rice efficiency

29 November 2007	New
EFB urges Commissioner Dimas to follow scientific advice

19 November 2007	Update
Germany: GMO Food Surveillance

31 October 2007	Update
GMO Labelling: These Products Must Be Labelled

25 September 2007	New
GMO labelling of animal products - the discussion continues

31 August 2007	Update
GM Crops in Australia – will the moratoria end?

11 July 2007	New
USA: Cultivations in 2007

10 July 2007	New
International study: consumers would buy GM products

09 July 2007	Update
Imprint - GMO Compass

06 July 2007	Update
Summary: GMO Field Trials EU Member States

04 July 2007	Update
Belgium - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Czech Republic - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Denmark - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Finland - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
France - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Germany - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Greece - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Ireland - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Italy - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Portugal - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Netherlands - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Poland - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
United Kingdom - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Sweden - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Austria - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Hungary - Field Trials with GMOs

04 July 2007	Update
Spain - Field Trials with GMOs

25 May 2007	New
GM plants no problem for the honey industry

28 March 2007	New
Eight years of practical experience with GMOs in Spain

23 March 2007	New
Greece: Links to information and resources on GM foods

23 March 2007	New
Coexistence in Greece

23 March 2007	New
Field trials and commercial cultivation in Greece

23 March 2007	Update
National Reports: GMOs in the EU Member States

08 March 2007	New
Are GMOs Fuelling the Brazilian Future?

25 January 2007	Update
Labelling of GMO Products: Freedom of Choice for Consumers

24 January 2007	New
Lablling of Organic Products

23 January 2007	Update
GMO Labelling: Labelled Goods Hard to Find

23 January 2007	Update
GMO Labelling: These Products Do Not Require Labelling

23 January 2007	New
Labelling of Additives, Flavours, Enzymes

23 January 2007	New
Labelling in Restaurants and Canteens

22 December 2006	Update
Pest resistant crops

22 December 2006	Update
The Western Corn Rootworm: On its Way to European Maize Fields

Animation: The Authorisation Process in Motion!

Applying, consulting, and making a decision: The long and winding road to GMO authorisation in the EU

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Stories

	Results of the GMO Compass snapshot poll
	Genetic engineering of cut flowers
	Preliminary studies raise hopes: Golden Rice works well!
	GMO labelling of foodstuffs produced from animals – the discussion continues
	GM Crops in Australia – will the moratoria end?
	International study: consumers would buy GM products
	GM plants no problem for the honey industry
	Are GMOs Fuelling the Brazilian Future?
	Latest Eurobarometer: Yes to Biotech – No to GM Food
	Barley, Beer and Biotechnology
	Farm Fresh Pharmaceuticals
	Study: GM Soy Dangerous for Newborns?
	Safety evaluation: GM peas in Australia with unexpected side-effects
	The western corn rootworm: A pest coming to a maize field near you
	Plants for the Future

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