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Video. What are NGTs and why do they spark so much controversy?

Updated: 09/02/2024 - 16:28 GMT+1

The European Parliament has voted in favour of more relaxed regulation for the use of New Genomic Techniques, (NGTs), on plants. A decision that has ignited fiery debates. But what exactly are NGTs?

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