Troubled Monsanto scales down GM hopes in Europe

Monsanto has conceded that it will take at least another three years before winning approval for the sale of its genetically modified products in Europe. The decision on whether commercial planting is allowed will be made at European level, but resistance among some Member States is fierce. The United States is threatening a trade war unless companies such as Monsanto can sell GM grain and seed in Europe. [To find full text of article use 'Advanced search' on homepage.]

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