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Gene editing rule change could see Scots farmers at major disadvantage

A consultation into gene editing has stirred up a controversy that never lies far from the surface in Scotland.

Ewan Pate
clock • 3 min read
Gene editing rule change could see Scots farmers at major disadvantage

A consultation into gene editing has stirred up a controversy that never lies far from the surface in Scotland. Until now the Scottish Government has stuck firmly to the SNP line of opposing genetic...

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