Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Gene editing has been used to grow crops that can adapt to drought, produce fruit that stays fresh for longer and breed disease-resistant animals and fish. What are the opportunities for gene editing as a solution in sustainable food systems? What are the concerns? As countries regulate gene editing and precision breeding, what will be the implications for trade?
Moderator:
Ed Barker, head of policy and external affairs, Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)
Speakers:
Michael Keller, secretary-general, International Seed Federation
Tom Adams, chief executive, Pairwise
Tom Allen-Stevens, founder and creator, British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)
Rebecca Sudworth, director of policy, Food Standards Agency
Gene editing has been used to grow crops that can adapt to drought, produce fruit that stays fresh for longer and breed disease-resistant animals and fish. What are the opportunities for gene editing as a solution in sustainable food systems? What are the concerns? As countries regulate gene editing and precision breeding, what will be the implications for trade?
Moderator:
Ed Barker, head of policy and external affairs, Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)
Speakers:
Michael Keller, secretary-general, International Seed Federation
Tom Adams, chief executive, Pairwise
Tom Allen-Stevens, founder and creator, British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)
Rebecca Sudworth, director of policy, Food Standards Agency
