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New survey shows farmers are keen to explore gene-edited crop opportunities

Defra-backed study finds some 78% of respondents said they would consider growing them on their farm in the next five years

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
The survey commissioned by the Defra-funded Probity project found 82% of respondents already felt positive about producing gene editing in crops
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The survey commissioned by the Defra-funded Probity project found 82% of respondents already felt positive about producing gene editing in crops

Around 80% of farmers are positive about the use of gene editing in crops and would consider growing them on their farm within five years, according to a new report. The survey commissioned by the Defra-funded...

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