gene editing

New regulations brought in on November 13 provide opportunity for precision bred crops

But fears voiced UK's world-leading position could be undermined by EU reset

Former Defra Secretary Steve Barclay said gene editing could be a game-changer for the precision breeding of crops and livestock

New survey reveals sustainability and environmental benefits are key drivers for young consumers

Experts say enabling scientific innovation would boost UK agri-tech investment

Scottish Government's well-established opposition to gene editing (GE) looks likely to be tested in coming weeks

Farmers in England are one step closer to tapping into gene editing technology, with the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act to remove precision bred, or ‘gene edited’, products from the scope of GMO legislation, bringing rules in line with other countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil and Argentina.