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Genetic engineering and agriculture
In Austria, both consumers and farmers are very sceptical of genetic engineering and do not see any advantages in it. The freedom of choice is thus a central point of the European strategy on genetic engineering.There must be framework conditions which make GMO-free production possible for organic farmers, but also for conventional farmers who wish to renounce genetic engineering.
Photo: BMLFUW/KernAustrian GMO initiatives at EU level
> more about: Austrian GMO initiatives at EU level
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
Photo: BMLFUW/KernJudgment of the European Court of Justice on the Upper Austrian GMO Prohibition Law
On October 5th, 2005, the European Court of Justice dismissed the Upper Austrian action against the European Commission. > more about: Judgment of the European Court of Justice on the Upper Austrian GMO Prohibition Law
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
Photo: BMLFUW/KernGenetic engineering rules and regulations at federal and EU level
As part of a common genetic engineering strategy, the Austrian federal and provincial governments have agreed to a coordinated procedure. > more about: Genetic engineering rules and regulations at federal and EU level
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
Photo: BMLFUWGenetic engineering activities of the Federal Provinces
A key focus of the Austrian strategy against the use of GMOs in agriculture is the Genetic Engineering Precautionary Measures Act. > more about: Genetic engineering activities of the Federal Provinces
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
Photo: BMLFUW/UBA/GrögerNational GMO initiatives of the Ministry of Life
> more about: National GMO initiatives of the Ministry of Life
21.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
Photo: BMLFUWAustria´s GM maize bans remain in effect
Austria adopted bans on the importation and cultivation of genetically modified maize. And they will remain in effect, even though the EU Commission has demanded they be suspended. > more about: Austria´s GM maize bans remain in effect
06.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
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Steps to take
Austrian farmers need to find general conditions that allow them to farm without the use of GMOs. For this, not only GMO-free seed material is necessary but also clear regulations of coexistence and clear rules of liability. While the demand for GMO-free seed was satisfied through the adoption of the Austrian Seed Genetic Engineering Ordinance of 2001, further action is still needed with respect to the rules of coexistence and liability at European level. > more about: Steps to take
06.11.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
Photo: BMLFUWMeasures to reduce GMO pollution in seed
As a consequence of the pollution of rape and maize seed with GMO in 2000 and 2001, due to the lack of corresponding legal provisions in the EU, and in order to improve legal security and transparency for seed providers and farmers in Austria, > more about: Measures to reduce GMO pollution in seed
23.10.2008, Lebensministerium III/9
Photo: BMLFUWNational Strategy regarding Co-existence
Recommendations for national measures
The EU’s comprehensive regulatory framework for GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and the legal provisions on their implementation in Austria provide also for GMO cultivation. > more + downloads about: National Strategy regarding Co-existence28.02.2006, Lebensministerium Öffentlichkeitsarbeit