http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/messages/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:54:44 +0100 Webmotive Page Engine (http://www.webmotive.net/) en_EN Copyright (c) GMO-Compass http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/371.docu.html In Australia, the Victorian Department of Primary Industries has obtained approval for further limited and controlled field trials with drought-resistant genetically modified wheat. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/370.docu.html Whoever wants to know exactly where GM crops are grown in Germany need only take a look at the internet. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/368.docu.html In 2008, GM crops were cultivated in the US on almost 60 million hectares. This represents a growth of ten per cent in comparison to 2007, as can be read in the cultivation statistics published on 30 June by the US-American Department of Agriculture. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/367.docu.html Environment minister Phil Woolas has suggested that the British resistance to genetically modified crops be rethought. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/366.docu.html The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), in cooperation with Members States, has decided to set up a database of external scientific experts able to assist its Scientific Committee, Scientific Panels, EFSA networks and respective working groups. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/365.docu.html Scientists from France and Switzerland have been studying soil bacteria from a field where genetically modified Bt maize has been growing for years. They have concluded that transgenic plants play no part in the spread of antibiotic resistances. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/363.docu.html The non-authorized genetically modified (GM) maize DAS 59132-8 has not been found in US imports to Europe. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/361.docu.html The Swiss government intends to roll over the national ban on the use of agricultural biotechnology for three more years until 2013. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/362.docu.html The fourth conference of signatories to the Cartagena Protocol on Biological Safety was concluded in Bonn. Liability with regard to the international trade of genetically modified organisms will be anchored fundamentally in the Protocol. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/358.docu.html In the Philippines, the variety of grain known as “Golden Rice” has been subject to field trials since the beginning of April. Genetically modified to contain higher quantities of pro-vitamin A, this rice may be available to farmers as early as 2011. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/356.docu.html Three leading European starch producers have confirmed their interest in the genetically modified potato Amflora. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/355.docu.html Scientists at the Kawanda Research Institute in Uganda are currently testing a genetically modified banana they developed to be resistant to the Black Sigatoka fungus. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/354.docu.html After a four-year moratorium on genetically modified (GM) canola ended in February, more than 100 farmers in the Federal State of Victoria (Australia) plan to plant GM canola this season. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/352.docu.html Unprocessed grains of the herbicide resistant maize GA21 may be imported into the European Union for food and feed use, after a Commission Decision of last Friday. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/351.docu.html In France the supreme court has rejected a fast track motion by maize growers and Monsanto to lift the national ban on the cultivation of the genetically modified maize MON810. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/349.docu.html Genetically modified potatoes will not be cultivated commercially in the European Union this season. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/348.docu.html Drought- and salt-tolerant rice may provide a added value of about three billion US dollars for India. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/346.docu.html Two lines of genetically modified rapeseed have been approved by the government for cultivation. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/345.docu.html The Chinese government has been hesitant to approve genetically modified rice. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/339.docu.html Scientists at the Queensland University of Technology (Australia) have applied for the limited release of genetically modified Cavendish bananas that possess more provitamin A, vitamin E and iron than conventional varieties. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/337.docu.html To resolve conflict caused by the ban on genetically modified crops in the European Union, diplomatic discussions have begun between the USA and the EU. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/336.docu.html The European Commission now is entitled to approve the import and processing of five genetically modified organisms (GMOs). http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/331.docu.html Representing the German federal states (“Länder”), the "Bundesrat" has adopted a new set of rules for the voluntary labelling of "GMO free" animal products and for the cultivation of genetically modified maize. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/332.docu.html In 2007, 164 farms in Portugal grew genetically modified maize on a total area of 4,199 hectares. Upon examination, no neighbouring fields were found to contain a GMO content greater than 0.9 per cent. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/333.docu.html The cultivation of genetically modified crops worldwide has increased once more. Growing areas have expanded by 12 million hectares to a total of 114 million hectares. In the case of maize, a significant gain of 10 million hectares was noted. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/335.docu.html http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/330.docu.html Beginning on April 15, all imports of Chinese rice products into the European Union must be accompanied by a certificate to prove they are free from the unauthorised GMO Bt 63. ... http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/329.docu.html Following three days of intense debate, the French Sénat adopted a revised draft of a new biotechnology law on Friday guaranteeing farmers "the freedom to produce with or without genetically modified organisms". ... http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/327.docu.html According to statistics newly released by the Cotton Association of India, transgenic Bt cotton represents 66 per cent of Indian cotton grown in the current season. http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/news/326.docu.html The German Parliament has adopted a new set of rules for the labelling of "GMO free" animal products and the cultivation of genetically modified maize.