British team has agreed government funding to develop a GM potato . It will have beneficial genes from other varieties to make the perfect crop . Super potato 'aims to be better for the environment , reduce production costs , reduce waste and also be healthier , ' researcher says . Jonathan Jones-based team hopes to conduct first field trials in 12 months ’ time . Critics say taxpayer should n't be funding development of 'frankenfoods '
British team has agreed government funding to develop a GM potato . It will have beneficial genes from other varieties to make the perfect crop . Super potato 'aims to be better for the environment , reduce production costs , reduce waste and also be healthier , ' researcher says . Norwich-based team hopes to conduct first field trials in 12 months ’ time . Critics say taxpayer should n't be funding development of 'frankenfoods '