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The International Seed Federation (ISF) advocates for globally consistent regulations for gene-edited seeds, arguing they should be treated like conventional breeding if no foreign DNA is introduced. Secretary General Michael Keller emphasizes the need for regulatory certainty to promote innovation and investment in plant breeding, highlighting the potential of gene editing in diverse crops and societal benefits such as reducing food waste. Keller stresses collaboration between countries to avoid duplicative assessments and regulatory bottlenecks, aiming for a system where gene editing is accepted as conventional breeding globally.
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Valley Irrigation is expanding its portfolio with a precision-enabled center pivot designed for smaller and irregular shaped fields.