29/09/2026: Precision breeding, Community farm, Mentoring on farm

UK scientists leading research on precision breeding - or genetic editing - say uncertainty around the law in England could put investors off and jeopardise our competitive edge. The technology has rapidly taken hold of plant breeding and development, and has been used to develop vitamin D-rich tomatoes, and bananas that don’t turn brown.But there are still many questions surrounding the technique, for farmers, for trade and consumers too. A judicial review this summer found flaws with the