No genetic engineering in domestic harvest: positive record after 20 years of harvesting monitoring
No genetic engineering in domestic harvest: positive record after 20 years of harvesting monitoring
20 years of harvesting monitoring: domestic harvest continues to be free from genetically modified organisms
The results of the official investigation for 2023 are there and they promise good: the domestic harvest is still free of genetically modified organisms (GMO). This is the result of the harvesting monitoring that has existed for 20 years, in which rehearsals of corn, rapeseed, soy, linseed and sugar beet are examined for GMO.
Peter Hauk, the Minister of Nutrition, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection, emphasized the importance of this program when the test results were published. He explained that harvesting monitoring can be recognized at an early stage of contamination of domestic harvest products with genetically modified organisms. Despite the positive finding, however, it is still important to take preventive measures to prevent the spread of GMO in a globalized world.
A total of 1,872 harvest samples have been examined since the beginning of the monitoring, of which only 32 rehearsals had genetic engineering changes. Baden-Württemberg has developed a unique sample program of the official food and feed monitoring to ensure the security of domestic harvesting.
The results of the investigations at corn, soy and linseed soil were particularly gratifying. In none of the 38 corn, 27 soy and twelve linseed samples, genetic engineering changes have been demonstrated. These cultures play an important role in global agriculture and the proof of their GVO freedom is an important success for the preservation of the integrity of domestic harvesting.
Despite the positive results, however, it should be noted that the cultivation of GMO outside of Europe is widespread, especially in the USA, Argentina and Brazil. Due to the worldwide trade in seeds and harvest products, there is still the risk of contamination. Therefore, the studies in the context of harvesting monitoring will continue to be continued in the future to ensure the integrity of the domestic harvest.Overall, 20-year harvesting monitoring shows that the domestic harvest is still free of genetically modified organisms. This is an important step to ensure the safety and quality of our food supply and enable consumers to have a GMO-free diet.
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