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11 June 2010
USA: New GM soybean with higher oleic acid content approved
The Department of Agriculture in the USA has approved a new, genetically modified (GM) soybean. This is the first of a series of GM plants that are poised to enter the market with a modified composition of nutrients.

07 June 2010
"Illegal transgenic maize" sown
In Lower Saxony and other federal German states, it is alleged that maize seeds have been planted that are contaminated with genetically modified (GM) maize. Greenpeace refers to a "scandal" and has accused responsible public authorities in Lower Saxony of failing to apply measures in time to prevent sowing.

29 May 2010
Brazil: greater sugarcane yield through gene technology
In the next years, genetically modified (GM) sugarcane is expected to enter the Brazilian market and to deliver a sugar content that has been increased by 30 to 40 per cent. Bayer CropScience and the Brazilian research institution CTC have agreed upon "comprehensive cooperation" towards this goal.

27 May 2010
Japan allows genetically modified papayas
As of summer, genetically modified (GM) papayas will be for sale in Japan. The fruit must be labeled accordingly. The Japanese government has allowed the import of the papayas from the USA, where a virus-resistant variety has been cultivated since 1999.

26 May 2010
Australian researchers develop rice with threefold iron
Approximately 30 per cent of the global population is estimated to suffer from the effects of iron deficiency. This deficiency may cause poor mental development in children as well as anaemia and lowered immune function. Australian researchers now report biofortified rice containing three times as much iron as conventional varieties.

25 May 2010
Long-term study: Bt maize cultivation - no effect on earthworms
The results of a four-year study by ecologists in the USA and Switzerland indicate that earthworms are unaffected by the agriculture with genetically modified (GM) maize, even after years of cultivation

14 May 2010
USA: USDA allows large-scale GM eucalyptus trial
On May 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave permission for a field trial of genetically modified (GM) eucalyptus trees on 28 sites. The trees withstand colder temperatures than conventional varieties and may be a new industrial source of wood. Commercial approval is pending.

11 May 2010
EU: Environmental associations - lawsuit against Amflora
Several environmental associations state the intention to take legal action in the European Court of Justice against the cultivation approval for the genetically modified (GM) ‘Amflora’ potato. A decision is not expected before the end of 2011. However, it remains unclear whether the lawsuit will be acknowledged.

10 May 2010
EU: First suggestions for a new gene technology policy
In the future, EU Member States should be able to decide for themselves on the cultivation of genetically modified plants. By making changes to shared laws on gene technology, the EU Commission intends to overcome the political blockade that has been in place for years.

22 April 2010
Amflora potatoes planted in Germany
On a 15-hectare field in Zepkow, Germany (county Mueritz in the state of Mecklenburg-Lower Pomerania), genetically modified (GM) Amflora potatoes were planted on 19.04.2010.

16 April 2010
Report on the GM plant cultivation in the USA
The cultivation of genetically modified (GM) plants in the USA has improved the financial situation of farmers and reduced environmental damage caused by farming: this is the conclusion of a study conducted by the National Research Council (NRC). At the same time, the study warns against the incautious handling of herbicide-tolerant plants and their corresponding herbicides.

10 April 2010
Dalli demands transparency for GMO studies
John Dalli, EU Commissioner responsible for health and consumer safety – and thereby responsible also for gene technology – has demanded absolute research transparency in the biotechnology industry.

08 April 2010
Breeding changes genes more than gene technology
In the context of a project supported by the German Ministry for Education and Research, Professor Uwe Sonnewald and his team in the biochemistry faculty at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg now have been able to demonstrate that plants face greater changes through conventional breeding than through gene technology.

07 April 2010
EFSA Opinion: once again, no safety risk for GM maize MON863
According to an opinion recently published by EFSA, there is no scientifically based concern for safety – that also applies to MON863 which has been the subject of much controversy over the past two years.

26 March 2010
Enviropig makes its début
After ten years of development, Canadian researchers have developed the genetically modified ‘Enviropig’ that produces manure with less phosphorus. Despite controversy, approval applications have been submitted to the Canadian Health Ministry and to the USA Food and Drug Administration.

26 March 2010
GM bananas premiere in Australia
After a year of growth in far north Queensland, the first Australian GM bananas genetically modified to contain increased levels of pro-vitamin A and iron have been picked and tested.

26 March 2010
Austria withdraws study on long-term consequences of GM maize
The study, published in November 2008, had caused quite a public stir since some of the mice that were fed with genetically modified maize gave birth to fewer offspring. The media and gene technology critics had interpreted the result as evidence of a reduced fertility caused by GM maize.

17 March 2010
Debate over GM sugar beets: US court allows planting and harvest
Farmers in the USA will be allowed to plant GM sugar beets this year as planned and also market the derived sugar. An injunction filed by several environmental groups to prohibit commercial planting immediately due to inadequate clarification of cross-pollination risks was denied by a US court.

12 March 2010
‚Zero tolerance’ of GM: New problems with the import of feed?
The European feed industry once again has warned of problems with the import of feed in the case that the EU upholds its policy of ‘zero tolerance’ for unapproved genetically modified (GM) plants. John Dalli, EU Commissioner for Consumer Protection, is expected to suggest new solutions “in a matter of weeks”.

12 March 2010
ISAAA: Developing nations faster on the GM uptake
In the coming two to three years, China and Brazil may form the vanguard of developing nations that are moving the most rapidly towards genetically modified (GM) crops. According to Clive James, chairman of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications, the speed of such countries will exceed that of wealthier nations.

05 March 2010
GM potatoes: BASF at work
After a nod by the European Commission to cultivation of the controversial genetically modified (GM) potato developed by the BASF chemical company and known as Amflora, a speaker for the company has announced plans to apply for approval for two further varieties of GM potato.

04 March 2010
TILLING: a new tool for plant breeders?
An amylose-free potato has been developed by researchers through the use of a new breeding method known as TILLING. Possible use of this method as an alternative to genetic engineering has been postulated in the media.

02 March 2010
EU Commission grants planting of the Amflora potato
The EU Commision has allowed commercial planting of the genetically modified Amflora potato. This is the first approval granted for the planting of a genetically modified crop in the EU since 1998.

24 February 2010
2009 as well: Cultivation of GM plants continues to rise
The cultivation of genetically modified plants continues to increase. In 2009, the global area increased once more by seven per cent to a total of 134 million hectares. Noticeable increases in area were found in Burkina Faso, Brazil and South Africa.

09 February 2010
India: For the present no approval for GM aubergine
The Indian government are for the present not going to give approval for genetically modified Bt aubergine (Brinjal). First of all, further scientific investigations should be undertaken.

08 February 2010
Switzerland: Three more years of GM ban
The moratorium for genetically modified animals and plants that has been in force in Switzerland since 2005 is to be extended for a further three years. First of all, the results are expected of a national research programme on the uses and risks of genetically modified plants.

05 February 2010
Biotech eucalyptus doesn’t mind the cold
Scientists have succeeded in producing a variety of genetically modified eucalyptus suited to withstand cooler temperatures. This opens the possibility of more widespread planting of these trees and of better economy in their industrial use.

05 February 2010
Italian court gives GM go-ahead
The highest appeals court in Italy has overturned a standing ban on the cultivation of genetically modified plants. The Ministry of Agriculture and a majority of the population seem otherwise inclined.

29 January 2010
11th ISBGMO: New developments in biosafety research on GMOs
The International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR) has announced its 11th International Symposium on the Biosafety of GMOs. The theme of the symposium is “The role of biosafety research in the decision making process”.

23 January 2010
Germany: Call for comprehensive GMO labelling
Top representatives of the German food industry and the German Farmers’ Association are calling for more comprehensive GMO labelling. At the same time, they have criticised the "GM-free" stamp as being "dishonest".

21 January 2010
Green light again for GM alfalfa in the USA
In the USA, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to permit the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) alfalfa once more. This recommendation is based on a newly-completed environmental impact assessment. Year-long legal conflicts were antecedent.

15 January 2010
New EU Commissioner: Not very concrete on gene technology policy
With regard to products of gene technology, the designated EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Safety, John Dalli (Malta) intends to make decisions based on science. However, at a hearing by the European Parliament he avoided concrete statements on important current topics of European gene technology policy.

14 December 2009
GM seeds in Brazil exceed conventional cultivation
The results of a country-wide survey conducted by RPC Crop Expedition PRC demonstrate that in 2009/2010 even more GM seeds are planted than conventional ones, depending on the region and the crop.

11 December 2009
New edible GMO cottonseed could feed Millions
A scientist at the A&M University in the USA has developed a genetically modified cottonseed with reduced gossypol toxin, opening the way for use of the seed as food.

30 November 2009
Chop-chop: EU Commission approves GM maize MIR604
Only ten days after voting by the Council of Ministers, the EU Commission has approved the import of the genetically modified maize MIR604. Soybeans from this year’s harvest in the USA now may be imported to Europe.

28 November 2009
China gives go-ahead for planting of GM rice and maize
The Committee for Biological Safety in the Chinese Ministry for Agriculture has permitted the cultivation of GM rice and maize as reported by the Reuters new agency under confirmation by two scientists who participated in the decision process.

17 November 2009
Cultivation of GM plants: more or less pesticide?
Two current studies on the environmental influence of genetically modified (GM) plants arrive at differing results. According to one study, significantly more pesticide has been applied to fields since the cultivation of genetically modified plants began in 1996. The other study books substantial environmental relief through GM plants.

04 November 2009
Japan: Blue roses through gene technology
Since the beginning of November, the world’s first blue rose has been on the market in Japan. With the aid of gene technology, the rose has been modified to produce a blue colour in blossoms. Demand for the rose is expected primarily in Asia.

30 October 2009
EU Commission give approval for genetically modified maize
The EU Commission has approved the import of genetically modified maize strains MON88017, MON89034 and 59122xNK603 as well as food and feedstuffs produced from these strains.

22 October 2009
India: Government postpones decision on GM aubergine
The Indian government has postponed its decision on the approval of genetically modified Bt aubergines. It reacted thereby to a campaign mounted by environmental and consumers’ groups demanding a ban on the plant.

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