The study analyses the future application of modern biotechnology in the Agro-Food sector in five European countries as well as its impacts on economy, society, environment and the health of consumers and employees.
Detailed information concerning the situation in Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands
and Spain as well as an in-depth analysis of the major factors influencing the application of modern biotechnology enable the reader, to adjust his own decisions on the expected future developments in advance.
Contents
- Introduction
- Concept and Realization
Objectives
Description fo the Delphi methodology
Structure of the questionnaire
Development of the questionnaire
Selection of experts
Realization of the survey
Returned questionnaires/response rate
Statistical analysis
- Results in different countries
Germany
Greece
Italy
The Netherlands
Spain
- Comparataive Analysis
Differences between countries
Degree of knowledge
Personal attitude
Time of realization
Influential factors
Importance
Differences between the expert groups
- Future Impacts of Biotechnology in the Agro-Food Sector
Acceptance of biotechnology
Analysis of the statements in the domain "acceptance"
General trends and findings
Legal framework conditions
Expertise and attitudes towards norms and standards
Controls on marketing of gene food products
Labeling, public participation and economic impacts
Economic implications
Relevance of the economic issues
Market aspects
Price and cost effects of genetically engineered products
Employment in the Agro-Food sector
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Branch-specific impacts of biotechnology
Environmental impacts
Biotechnological approaches to reduce environmental problems in animal husbandry,
plant production and food industry
Scientisic developments in plant production
Potential negative environmental impacts
Controversially discussed specific topics
Framework conditions
Health
Methodology, analysis design
Promoting health by nutrition
Adverse health effects
Information on health effects of food
- Conclusions and Recommendations
Which scientific and technical developments can be expected in future?
Impacts on health of consumers and the environment
Future acceptance of Agro-Food biotechnology
Regulatory issues
Economic implications of Agro-Food Biotechnology
Suitability of the Delphi methodology
Recommendation
- Summary
- Literature
- Annex: Questionnaire of the second round for Germany
Scientific and technological development
Enzymes
Genetic engineering of polygenic traits in plants
Reproduction techniques and genetic engineering in farm animals
Diagnostics and analytical methods
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