Precaution, Responsible Innovation and Beyond – In Search of a Sustainable Agricultural Biotechnology Policy

Alexander Bogner, Helge Torgersen · 2018 · Frontiers in Plant Science

Summary. European regulators have struggled for decades to balance competing views on agricultural biotechnology. The paper examines two policy approaches: the Precautionary Principle, which focuses on risk assessment, and Responsible Research and Innovation, which aims to embed technology in society. Both approaches fall short. The authors argue that agricultural biotechnology policy needs a broader, more transparent process of public deliberation and informed decision-making rather than relying solely on technical risk assessment or public awareness campaigns.

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Bogner, A., & Torgersen, H.. (2018). Precaution, Responsible Innovation and Beyond – In Search of a Sustainable Agricultural Biotechnology Policy. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01884

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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2018.01884
Countries: European Union
Categories: policy, agtech, general-innovation
Added: 2026-08-01