Defra is consulting on a new framework for Precision Bred GMO Organisms (PBOs) in plant breeding, with serious implications for organic and non-GMO seed supply chains. What’s happening? Precision breeding is a form of genetic modification. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 removed key regulatory safeguards from PBO crops and foods. Now, Defra is considering whether to adopt a Precision Bred Plant Variety List and mandatory labell...
