28 Apr 2020 --- The “urgent need” for renewed public debate about new breeding technologies is being flagged by agricultural economists at the University of Göttingen in Germany. While advancements in the past have been successful at increasing farming yields, the scientists note that more research is needed in addressing the endemic micronutrient deficiencies that still exist. Meanwhile, they stress that progress in this field is hampered by restrictive European policies, which might also be fueling fear of the potentially beneficial technology.
