Species diversity on farmland

Does the cultivation of GM plants affect biodiversity? This is a topic that has been discussed many times over the years. It is a fact that gl… more

Is glyphosate dangerous? Anti-herbicide campaign on shaky ground

US scientist on lecture tour – German government: Current data do not justify a suspension or restriction of the glyphosate authorisation.

Bt plants: Good resistance management means no resistant pests

To the astonishment of many practitioners, the Bt concept is still effective 15 years after it was first commercialised. So far, hardly any… more

“It is our aim to promote the responsible use of genetically modified organisms”

So far only three countries in Africa are cultivating genetically modified crops, namely South Africa, Burkina Faso and Egypt. In South Afr… more

Genetically modified Bt maize does not affect soil fertility

A team at the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Frick has established during greenhouse trials that the genetically mo… more

Genetic engineering experiment: From information to interaction

The Institut National de Recherche Agronomique in Alsace has been trialling a new form of public involvement over recent years. A release e… more

New biotech breeding methods under the spotlight – closer collaboration with developing countries

This year’s International Symposium on the Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms (ISBGMO) took place in Buenos Aires (Argentina) from 15… more

“The impact of Bt maize on water bodies in Europe has not been sufficiently researched”

Whether Bt maize can harm aquatic organisms like caddis-fly larvae has become a key topic in the scientific debate about the biosafety of B… more

Bt maize in rivers and streams – ecological implications uncertain

Whether Bt protein from GM maize can end up in rivers and streams and harm the insects that live there has been a subject of debate for som… more

New study: Bt maize not harmful to ladybirds

Genetically modified maize has no harmful impacts on the two-spotted ladybird. This is the finding of a scientific study published in August 2… more