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NZ has outdated rules on gene technology - scientist (www.rnz.co.nz)

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A leading scientist is welcoming the end to a gene technology ban, saying New Zealand has missed opportunities because of outdated rules.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have to agree. The decision likely made sense at the time, but not anymore.

I do think longer shelf life of apples isn't something we need though. We already store them far too long 😆. I'd prefer they work on apples with the same shelf life but that don't taste like they have been on the shelf that long.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Agreed. Or climate change adaptations to crops we need