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11/10/23 Gene editing to prevent bird flu, new green label for Red Tractor, pears.

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Wednesday 11th October 2023

Scientists in Edinburgh have used gene editing techniques in chickens which they say could eventually limit the spread of bird flu.

A heated debate on social media has been sparked amongst farmers after the Red Tractor assurance body unveiled proposals for a new environmental label to its scheme.

Some pear growers in Wales are trialling using a willow mulch around their trees to help tackle fungal disease.



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