Call for Wales gene-edited crops to fight 'food crisis'

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Call for Wales gene-edited crops to fight 'food crisis'

Some farmers claim the Welsh government should drop its opposition to gene-editing crops to help tackle a looming food crisis.

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Legislation is proposed for England to allow gene-edited plants and animals to be grown and raised for food.

There are no similar plans in Wales, and one farmer in Pembrokeshire said the technology could help produce crops that can withstand extreme weather.

The Welsh government said it would continue to have a cautious approach.

Currently the gene editing process falls under the same rules and restrictions as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

But, the UK government plans to change that with its Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill.

An Aberystwyth University professor said gene editing should not be confused with genetic modification, and does not involve adding DNA.

But opponents claim gene editing is genetic modification (GM) with "better PR".

High on the hills of Camrose, Pembrokeshire, Tom Rees's Dudwell Farm is full of growing wheat and potatoes.

In light of the recent dry spell, he believes that technology such as gene editing could help produce crops that can withstand extreme changes in weather such as drought and heavy rainfall. He also hopes that gene editing can produce crops that are disease-resistant.

"We're at the beginning of a food crisis," said Mr Rees, "and anything we can do to improve the quality of what we produce, we need to look at."

"For us to increase yields and improve quality, any technology we can have that gives my wheat an advantage over any disease has got to be good. The less fertiliser we can spray the better."

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