FM: Genetic conservation strategy is before administrative conciliation

Soon, the administrative reconciliation of the gene retention concept strategy begins. The draft aims to protect the indigenous plant and animal species of the Carpathian Basin, Fazekas Sándor, Minister of Agriculture told at a press conference in Budapest..

He emphasized that the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) has paid special attention to gene conservation, because the native species are Hungary’s national treasures, the livestock and the plants have a prominent role in agriculture. He added that the protection of genetically valuable stocks is not only a national interest, but also an obligation since the protection of biodiversity is required by international agreements, and indigenous species are also increasingly appreciated, due to the spread of genetic modification. (MTI)