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An EU Research Project
What are the risks of growing GM crops?
What are the benefits?
Numerous studies have addressed the potential impacts of genetically modified (GM) plants. Yet the existing evidence on the effects of GM plants is often contradictory and the quality of scientific research varies widely.
Therefore, the GRACE project will establish new tools for assessing the quality of existing studies and
will conduct comprehensive reviews to identify health, environmental and
socio-economic impacts of GM plants.
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Videos:
GMO Soybeans & Sustainability
Less soil erosion and fuel consumption: herbicide tolerant soybeans are promoting sustainable cultivation methods.
Glyphosate in European agriculture
Interview with a farmer
Glyphosate containing herbicides are not
only used in fields with GM crops. They also allow conventional farmers to sow
directly into stubble fields without ploughing. Glyphosate has replaced
mechanical weed control in many crops and has had an important impact on
agricultural practices and crop yields in Europe over the past few decades.
Source:
European Glyphosate Task Force |