Actual significant technological progress, at least potentially

Drought tolerance would be the most significant new biotech trait introduced in the near future, Mr James said, “because drought is, by far, the single most important constraint to biotech to increased productivity for crops worldwide”. Monsanto will launch the first drought tolerant GM maize in the US this year.

From the FT, here is more.  Furthermore this is additional evidence that we have been wise to stick with GM crops.

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