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Q1
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The question stems from the need for innovation in agriculture and the support of research institutions.
What steps he is taking to support agri-research. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has one of the five largest science and innovation budgets in Government. It is investing £270 million in innovation through the farming innovation programme to 19-2029, working with our leading-edge agricultural research institutions across the UK's four nations to harness the power of innovation.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has one of the five largest science and innovation budgets in Government. It is investing £270 million in innovation through the farming innovation programme to 19-2029, working with our leading-edge agricultural research institutions across the UK's four nations to harness the power of innovation.
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Q2
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The advocate-general of the EU recommended gene editing, but the European Court of Justice opposed it. This could set back agbiotech in Europe by another 20 years according to Professor Nigel Halford.
In the name of better productivity, healthier food and scientific progress, when does my hon. Friend expect to see gene-edited crops on the UK market? The EU has just opened a consultation on the issue, because my hon. Friend is totally right that precision-bred crops are very different. We have already taken steps, starting with the introduction of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill.
We have already taken steps, starting with the introduction of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill. The EU has just opened a consultation on the issue because my hon. Friend is totally right that precision-bred crops are very different from genetically modified organisms. Through its agricultural research institutes, the UK is at the leading edge in this area.
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The specific timeline for gene-edited crops to be available on the UK market
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