Fresh call to introduce crop gene editing in Scotland

The practice involves changing genes inside a plant to make it more resilient.

There have been fresh calls to introduce gene editing for Scotland’s crops as legislation in England moves a step closer.

The practice involves changing genes inside a plant to make it more resilient.

Farmers argue it’ll help bolster food security in a changing climate.

But others are concerned it could devalue Scottish produce.

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