Go-ahead for genetically modified wheat trial
Defra has confirmed four sites will trial genetically modified wheat this season, following an admission…
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Secondary legislation for precision-bred crops welcomed by project partners
The Government’s commitment to deliver the secondary legislation required for farmers in England to grow…
Gene disruption could provide improved control of plant diseases
A critical gene that leads to the synthesis of a protein known as Knr4 could…
New sequenced genome sheds light on exceptional weed survivors
Genomic advances are helping explain how similar weeds can dominate wheat fields that are geographically…
Hutton to help revitalise UK’s raspberry industry
The James Hutton Institute is to embark on a ground-breaking five-year project focused on tackling…
PBO transparency vital says Soil Association
The Soil Association has expressed its disappointment with Defra announcement that it will introduce new legislation to…
New precision breeding law looks to boost UK food security
The government has confirmed that it will bring forward new laws that will allow new…
AbacusBio create plant sustainability index
Global genetic improvement consultancy AbacusBio has launched the first sustainability index for plants in a…
Precision-bred cereals to be put to commercial test
A project bringing trials of precision-bred cereal crops onto commercial farms for the first time…
Study reveals huge pool of untapped historic wheat genes
A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat…