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Farming Today: 02/03/21: Trade and Agriculture Commission report, genetic editing burnt toast, plans for agricultural shows

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02/03/21: Trade and Agriculture Commission report, genetic editing burnt toast, plans for agricultural shows

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 02/03/21: Trade and Agriculture Commission report, genetic editing burnt toast, plans for agricultural shows

Could gene-editing make your burnt toast safer?

The Trade and Agriculture Commission (in it's current form) publishes its final report today. The Commission was set up in 2020, after public demand to uphold UK food standards and prevent the import of goods that could undermine British produce. We hear from the outgoing chair, Tim Smith, on the challenges of striking new trade deals whilst protecting British food standards - plus the new role of the 'updated' TAC. 

Many of us like fried snacks, roast potatoes and coffee, but all can contain acrylamide when they are over-cooked or burnt.  Acrylamide is recognised as a potential cancer-causing compound by the Food Standards Agency, which advises consumers to cut levels as much as possible. But could gene edited wheat help?

Last year, most agricultural shows were online, and many looked forward to returning in 2021. But organising large events has become complicated. Some shows have decided to postpone again until next year, but others are planning to go ahead - in some form. We hear from the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations.

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