NGTs: EU UNCONCERNED ABOUT IP RIGHTS

Posted on - Posted by Farm Europe

While the EU is engaged in comprehensive discussions regarding the most efficient utilization of NGTs technologies to foster sustainability in the agricultural sector, the complex issue of intellectual property rights within this context seems to remain untouched. The UK are facing similar regulatory issues, while recent studies have shown that CRISPR-edited rice can produce up to five times more yields than its non-modified counterpart.