UK government set to lift the ban on controversial gene editing in agriculture

The UK government is expected to lift a ban which forbids the cultivation and sale of genetically edited plants and animals, according to reports.   A consultation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has been assessing the ban on the practice and concludes tomorrow.  As it stands, any and all genetic modification … Read more

German agriculture secretary trips on a step, rips her tights and loses her glasses

Merkel minister takes a tumble: German agriculture secretary trips on a step, rips her tights and loses her glasses during Bundestag debate Julia Klockner, 47, said the slip was triggered by her glasses fogging with mask  Footage shows her tripping on a metal step and twisting her ankle during debate  Onlookers quickly rush over to … Read more

Department of Agriculture identifies mysterious seeds sent to Americans in all 50 states from China

REVEALED: Mysterious seeds sent from China to Americans in all 50 states include cabbage, mint, sage and roses, Department of Agriculture tests find Mint, cabbage, sage and roses have all been identified in mystery seed packets  The packages were sent unsolicited to people all across the U.S. from China The USDA advises recipients not to … Read more

Farming industry figures appointed to a new Trade and Agriculture Commission 

Farmers WILL have a say in the chlorinated chicken row as industry figures are appointed to a new Trade and Agriculture Commission Liz Truss appointed farm industry experts to Trade and Agriculture Commission National Farming Union and veterinary groups among those to be represented  International Trade Secretary under pressure not to compromise produce quality in … Read more

Liz Truss accused of being willing to sacrifice British agriculture for US deal

Farmers fear a Brexit betrayal after Trade Secretary Liz Truss is accused of being willing to sacrifice industry to achieve deal with US International Trade Secretary under fire from farmer’s union over food standards National Farms Union concerned Liz Truss will give way on standards to sign deal Critics say Miss Truss will allow import … Read more