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BioGov Home Major Subject Areas Country Index of Topics Search BioGateway BioBasics BioStrategy BioRegulations BioGov		View Items View sites of special interest to… Integral Policy Document on Biotechnology Netherlands This policy document surveys the developments of recent years, together with expected developments, in the field of modern biotechnology and especially in genetic modification. It also deals with policy principles and policy proposals.   Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality - Policy - Biotechnology Netherlands There are two reasons why the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality places such importance on biotechnology. The first is that the agriculture and food industries are vital to the Dutch economy. The second is that the government believes that biotechnology can make a huge contribution to solving a number of intractable societal and social problems, such as environmental problems and food shortages in developing countries.   Netherlands Genomics Initiative - Homepage Netherlands Genomics is creating a new source of business opportunities, and the Netherlands is providing the knowledge and infrastructure to pursue those through the Netherlands Genomics Initiative.   DATE MODIFIED:  2006-10-25 Important Notices