New Genomic Techniques in Organic Production : Considerations for Science-Based, Effective and Acceptable EU Regulation

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Molitorisová, Alexandra ; Clemens, Stephan ; Fresco, Louise ; Hubar-Kolodziejczyk, Aleksandra ; Tosun, Jale ; Niggli, Urs ; Qaim, Matin ; Visser, Richard G. F. ; Weber, Andreas P. M. ; Wesseler, Justus ; Zilberman, David ; Purnhagen, Kai:
New Genomic Techniques in Organic Production : Considerations for Science-Based, Effective and Acceptable EU Regulation.
In: Cell Reports Sustainability. (30 May 2025) .
ISSN 2949-7906
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsus.2025.100405

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The EU has a goal of 25% organic farmland by 2030, but lower yields in organic farming versus non-organic farming puts strain on sustainable food production. Utilizing new genomic techniques (NGTs) in organic production could improve yields. However, NGTs are currently banned in the EU organic production rules, and we advocate that incorporating NGTs into organic production with participatory governance will help achieve the EU’s sustainable agriculture goals