Biotech Updates

Online Map of GM Cultivation in Germany

July 25, 2008

Germany’s Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has made available an online map showing the geographical distribution of genetically modified (GM) crops in the country. The interactive map features the distribution of both commercially-grown and trial-released GM crops, from country to community level. The map offers the possibility of checking for GM cultivation in a community by entering the postal code. Cultivation areas and exact figures are listed separately on additional spreadsheets. Detailed information on individual fields are given via links to a database that begins the first introduction of the official register in 2005.

The online map is accessible at http://194.95.226.237/stareg_visual_web/data.do?cachefoi=yes