Trials need to reflect multispecies interactions

Multispecies need to be “farmer proof”, and testing needs to better reflect the practicalities of growing swards on-farm.

Piet Arts, Barenbrug's global research director

The first gene-edited ryegrass varieties could be just 10 years away from launch in Europe, should it be given full approval, according to Piet Arts, Barenbrug’s global research director.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Arts said he was hopeful gene-editing would get across the line soon.