What’s Next for Gene Editing in Agrifood?

This concluding chapter summarizes current and future challenges of governing gene editing in the agrifood system, as well as other emergent new breeding techniques on the horizon. We assess the current landscape of regulatory frameworks and review what may change in the coming years and decades as climate change and food insecurity continue to stress global agrifood supply chains and the system writ large. We examine the implications of a complex patent landscape for future applications of gene editing. We comment briefly on consumer considerations, including consumer acceptance and the role of labelling. Insights from stakeholder interviews illustrate applications of gene editing targeted at climate change and sustainability. We conclude with a summary of how elements of deliberative governance can help shape the regulatory environment for gene editing in agrifood, along with suggestion for future research.