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The European Union has reached a historic agreement on the regulation of new genomic techniques (NGTs), marking a key milestone in the transformation of its agricultural framework. These techniques, including tools such as CRISPR, represent a significant evolution with respect to traditional transgenesis and allow precise and rapid modifications in the plant genome. Their use facilitates the development of more resilient, productive varieties an…
Two and a half years is the time it took the states, MEPs and the Commission to reach a compromise on the text on new genomic techniques (NGTs). The three institutions concluded an agreement in trilogue on the night of 3 to 4 December, but despite this progress, European farmers will still have to wait before they can use new varieties developed through the NGTs. While the final compromise must be validated by the states and the Parliament, MEPs…
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(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Patents for new genomic techniques (NGTs) allowed but with safeguards to ensure affordability and fair access for farmers Focus on sustainability Several NGT products are already on the market outside the EU The new rules will make the EU food system more secure and sustainable, with climate- and pest-resistant plants that give higher yields and…
Europe’s Seed Sector Welcomes Trilogue Deal on New Genomic Techniques
ChatGPT said: Europe’s seed sector welcomes the positive conclusion of trilogue negotiations on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), as EU co-legislators agreed a new Regulation for NGT plants. The deal largely preserves the Commission’s intent to enable conventional-like NGT crops, supporting farmers with more resilient varieties. Euroseeds hailed the innovation signal, while noting added requirements need careful analysis of costs and administrative…
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