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Available until 11/06/2028 The ban on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a totem for organic farmers. Is their rejection of cutting-edge technologies still appropriate or does it not risk compromising the future of the sector? A set of tools designed to modify the characteristics of a living organism, genetic engineering continues to be debated, particularly meeting fierce opposition from organic farmers. However, new-generation GMOs and organic farming have much more in common than it seems: both aim to reduce the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers that are harmful to the environment. So, does the systematic rejection of modern breeding methods still make sense in the face of accelerating global warming? How could this strict opposition be overcome? Psychology professor Bertolt Meyer discusses this with molecular biologist Holger Puchta and agrobiologist Monika Messmer. Documentary series (Germany, 2024, 27mn) #agriculture #gmo #arte Subscribe to the ARTE channel / @arte Follow us on social networks! Facebook: / artetv Twitter: / artefr Instagram: / artefr