A survey conducted by Farmers Guardian showed that more than 3/4 of UK farmers would have adopted the technology of growing GM crops in the event of a change in British rules.

A sample of 750 farmers identified that 77% were good at GM crops as a safe and sustainable way to produce more food. This happened when Boris Johnson promised to free the UK bio-science sector from anti-GM rules in his first address as prime minister last week.

Guy Smith, vice president of NFIs, warned that while GM technology gives foreign producers a competitive edge, British farmers should be wary of compromises in the markets.

“We import millions of tons of genetically modified protein into the UK every year, and many British manufacturers would certainly like to try this market,” said Guy Smith.

In 2018, an ABC / Populus study found that only 20% of people aged 18-30 in the UK have a negative attitude towards gene editing (GE) or GM, and 67% agreed that such technologies can play an important role in creating sustainable rural households.

750 British farmers were asked: will you use the technology for growing GM in the UK, if the regulatory environment allows this? 78% said yes.

@wheatdaddy - Andrew Ward said, “Yes, but not all. In the next 20 years, we will lose a million acres of land for houses, roads, we need GM / GE to help feed a growing population of reduced territory. "

@joewstanley - Joe Stanley replied: “GM / GE is a huge benefit to the environment, consumers and farmers. A sharp reduction in resources will be possible overnight. Resilience to extreme weather conditions can be achieved, farmers may be less dependent on support, and food may become even more affordable. ”