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At this time of year, allotment growers like myself tend to be weighing up the results of our tomato harvest, working out which plant varieties performed best.

But pretty soon, we may be eating tomatoes with a difference. From next month, companies can start applying to grow genetically enhanced fruit and vegetables in England. The first may arrive as soon as next year. New Feature

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Over the next few years, we could see the arrival of not just genetically altered tomatoes, but also bananas and potatoes, wit

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