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UK Parliament Approves Precision Breeding Act for Sustainable Farming

5/11/2025

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The UK Parliament has greenlit the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act, paving the way for groundbreaking plant research. During Agri-Science Week, the John Innes Centre unveiled exciting innovations aimed at sustainable agriculture and food security. This legislation promises to bolster crop resilience and minimize environmental impact by 2050, heralding a new era for farming.

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The UK Parliament has greenlit the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act, paving the way for groundbreaking plant research. During Agri-Science Week, the John Innes Centre unveiled exciting innovations aimed at sustainable agriculture and food security. This legislation promises to bolster crop resilience and minimize environmental impact by 2050, heralding a new era for farming.