After the long-running virtual exclusion of genetic engineering in agriculture in Europe, change is now in the air, with the European Commission putting forward a proposal to update EU rules to reflect the greater precision of new gene editing techniques.
UK genetic tech push now influencing EU GM lobbying, campaigners say thegrocer.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thegrocer.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Academics and biotech research organisations with corporate interests have been leading the lobby campaign to deregulate new genomic techniques in the EU using 'climate-friendly' and 'science-based' narratives, according to a report.
On Saturday, May 21, Norwich Research Park is holding a free open day event for members of the public to discover how plants hold the key to our future.