Strategies and economic assessments

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Strategies and economic assessments

• Klaus Menrad

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New findings - results

• Co-existence in the food processing chain is
  possible with limited modifications in management
  and production facilities 6.5 additional cost
• Practical example of co-existence in Bt maize in
  Spain without significant problems in recent 7
  years
• Framework for overall analysis of economic
  impacts of co-existence
• Level of consumer reactions to GM food determine
  long-term viability of GM and non-GM segment of
  food markets rejection of GM food in Europe
  might reduce GM production in the USA or other
  overseas countries
• Specific and targeted communication initiatives
  are needed for farmers, consumers and politicians
  to comply with the complex issue of co-existence
  and implement measures

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Points of discussion

• Which parameters included in economic analyses?
• Level of insurance and liability costs
• Cost analysis representative for food processing
  chain?
• Willingness of food processors and retailers to
  introduce co-existence measures
• Effects of Bt maize cultivation on Spanish
  farmers
• Who should pay for co-existence measures and
  communication activities?

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Summary conclusion

• Lack of analyses which include overall effects of
  co-existence on (inter)national economy
• Open questions
• Shaping and cost of segregation systems
• Liability issues
• Insurance schemes and related cost
• Who pays?
• Strong interactions needed between agronomists
  and economists
• Political activities should include
  implementation strategies as further target