Europe prepares for landmark farmer-led gene-edited crops

Added on 09 September 2024

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Europe prepares for landmark farmer-led gene-edited crops

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Europe is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey in agricultural science with the imminent launch of the first farmer-led trials of gene-edited crops.

This initiative, spearheaded by the British on-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), represents a significant shift towards integrating cutting-edge biotechnology into everyday farming practices. The trials will focus on new varieties of barley and wheat, both of which have been developed by Rothamsted Research—a leading UK agricultural research institution.