Media Centre – Agricultural Biotechnology Council

abc welcomes the passage of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act in the UK.

This is a milestone for the UK science and innovation sector and has the potential to provide a regulatory framework […]

abc welcomes Genetic Technologies (Precision Breeding) Bill

abc welcomes the announcement of the Genetic Technologies (Precision Breeding) Bill in today’s Queen’s Speech. This is an important next […]

Prioritise agri-tech innovation to address global food security concerns says new report

A fresh approach to agricultural innovation in Britain is needed to meet the challenge of increasing food security concerns, according […]

abc statement on the publication of the Government’s response to the consultation on the future regulation

abc welcomes the publication of the Government’s response to the consultation on the future regulation of plant breeding techniques. It […]

Britons want farming on the agenda for COP26 – and want farmers to have access to agricultural innovations to respond to climate crisis

Children should learn how food is grown and produced so that they leave school with an understanding of the health […]

Building a sector for the future: How can we release the potential of Agri-Tech in the UK?

In the autumn we held a virtual roundtable, bringing together stakeholders from across the scientific and farming communities to discuss […]

Statement on gene editing consultation

Commenting on the opening of a Defra consulation on the regulation of organisms produced using genetic technologies such as gene […]

Following the Agriculture Act, it’s time to look to the future of farming

With the Act in place, it is time to look to how we can best ensure that UK farmers have access to all the tools they require to produce the crops we need.

TWO THIRDS OF BRITONS FEAR IMPACT OF SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19 ON UK FOOD SUPPLIES

High numbers also worried food and farming will be hit by climate change or Brexit 22nd September 2020 – More […]