49906 (2024). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	49906 (2024)
Question asked:	14 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	25 Aug 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_49906_2024
Document guid:	6193816c-d69b-46cc-8cd9-0a8a99f438e6

49906 (2024). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What specific evidence or data, if any, supports a claim that ending the ban on gene editing and genetic modification will mitigate agricultural emissions?

Hon Judith Collins: The new gene technology regime will enable the development and application of new products that could reduce agricultural emissions. One example is AgResearch's lower-methane HME ryegrass, which has been heavily restricted by the current legislation.