‘Hungary’s government will take all necessary measures to prevent the cultivation in Hungary of Pioneer’s 1507 genetically modified maize, the Rural Development Ministry vowed today. This will mark the latest battle in Hungary’s longstanding fight against GMO crop production.

A European Commission spokesman said last week that Brussels was in no position to withdraw a permit for the GMO maize – just the second to be legally permitted in the European Union – after a vote by member states failed to garner the qualified majority necessary to block the approval.’

Read more: Despite EU approval, Hungary vows fight on GMO corn