Due to their high protein content, soybeans are important feedstuffs in the European Union (EU). However, the cultivation of soybeans using genetically modified (GM) varieties in non-EU countries is increasing and the EU authorization of GM products takes longer than in other countries, leading...

Im Dezember 2004 hat der Europäische Rat beschlossen, zum Oktober 2005 Beitrittsverhandlungen mit der Türkei aufzunehmen. Es wird allerdings sowohl von europäischer wie auch von türkischer Seite ein langer Verhandlungszeitraum und eine EU-Vollmitgliedschaft der Türkei nicht vor 2014...

The past and future international competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture is assessed by calculating domestic resource cost (DRC) ratios using data for 2000-02 as a base. Future international competitiveness is estimated for 2007 and 2013 under three scenarios: baseline (no accession),...

Biomass is considered one of the most important options in the transition to a sustainable energy system with reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increased security of enegry supply. In order to facilitate this transition with targeted policies and implementation strategies, it is of...

In the last decade biofuel production has been driven by governmental policies. This article reviews the national strategy plans of the world's leading producers. Particular attention is dedicated to blending targets, support schemes and feedstock use. Individual country profiles are grouped by...