Germany to ban US biotech giant’s genetically modified corn strain

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Series Details 14.4.09
Publication Date 14/04/2009
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Germany decided to ban genetically modified corn, Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner announced on the 14 April 2009, amid concerns over its environmental and economical impact. Aigner announced a ban on the cultivation of US biotech giant Monsanto's genetically modified corn strain MON 810 after considering a number of studies.

Source Link http://www.dw.de/germany-to-ban-us-biotech-giants-genetically-modified-corn-strain/a-4176790
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BBC News, 14.4.09: Germany bans Monsanto's GM maize http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7998181.stm

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