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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8692

24 April 2004
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/agriculture council
Fifteen are to vote on Monday on Bt11 genetically modified maize and to negotiate agreement on animal welfare during transport

Brussels, 23/04/2004 (Agence Europe) - The EU Farm Ministers, who are to meet on Monday in Luxembourg under the chairmanship of Joe Walsh, will give their stance on the proposal authorising the placing on the market of sweet corn from genetically modified maize line Bt11 by Syngenta. They will seek to conclude a political agreement on improving conditions (as differences differ considerably, the Council may extend into the night).

Authorisation for genetically modified maize Bt11: On 7...

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