Genetic Engineering, Agriculture and Brexit: Treachery in Our Midst
Genetic Engineering, Agriculture and Brexit: Treachery in Our Midst Published: January 11, 2021 The UK government has launched its public consultation on the deregulation of gene editing in England. To kick things off, somewhat predictably Environment Secretary George Eustice recently spun a staunch pro-industry line at the Oxford Farming Conference by stating: Gene editing has the ability to harness the genetic resources that Mother Nature has provided in order to tackle the challenges of our age. This includes breeding crops that perform better, reducing costs to farmers and impacts on...