Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Paper


Vol 19, Issue 4, 2017

Page Number: 1075-1087

BIOECONOMY GLOBAL TRENDS IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SAFETY

I. SHAROVA, E. DZEDZYULYA AND A. LAVROVA

Abstract

Globalization is characterized not only by economic growth and prosperity but also by increasing pressure on natural resources, unsustainable patterns of consumption and production and increasing inequality. To study these global challenges and their impact on development processes authors identified modern trends in the field of bioeconomy and biotechnology developments, analyzed the main government programs, strategies, funds and statistical information from open sources. The basic principles of bioeconomy methods in agro, food and food security in European countries and in Russian Federation were determined and Genetic engineered organisms statistic, policy and public attitudes from open sources in Russia and European countries were compared.