France: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

France has no commercial production or field trials of genetically engineered (GE) crops. The French livestock industry depends on imported GE products for feed, especially soybean, rapeseed, and corn. While most French scientists and farmers are generally supportive of biotechnology, consumer attitudes toward GE are primarily negative. Some French laboratories conduct fundamental GE research, however most projects are not publicized due to the risk of attack by activist groups.