As the Scottish Government seeks confirmation that it will be able to maintain its ban on growing GM crops following Brexit, NFU Scotland has called for any decision to be based on a rational assessment of the underlying science. Andrew Bauer, NFU Scotland’s deputy director of policy, stressed the importance of a rational debate. “Farming is a modern industry which uses science and technology in a regulated and safe manner,” he said. “We believe that any decision made should be based on sound science, and whilst we recognise that there is a diversity of opinion on this subject the key to making the right decision is to rationally asses the pros and cons of the underpinning science.”