Paterson 'to call for EU to allow more GM crops to be sold'

Only two GM crops have so far been approved for human consumption by the EU, though their use is much more widespread in the US and China.

But proponents of the technology argue that Europe could suffer food shortages and become increasingly reliant on imports if it fails to embrace it.

Now Mr Paterson, who has previously spoken about the benefits of GM, will make the case for a change in a high-profile speech, the Daily Mail reported.