News Forum - Thailand approves genome editing to boost agricultural yields

[Thaiger]

Thailand officially sanctioned Genome Editing (GEd) technology for advanced plant breeding, aiming to boost yields while reducing chemical use in agriculture, according to the Department of Agriculture (DoA). DoA Chief Rapeepat Chansriwong announced the approval of the GEd technique under a ministerial regulation. This decision was endorsed by the agriculture minister and subsequently published in … …

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[Augratin]

It's about freaking time.  So many countries are needlessly vexed over this non-issue.

[ChrisS]

As often the way a LONG time after the rest of the world.