The United States already has approved 50 varieties of genetically modified crops. Britain, which has yet to approve one, oversaw a test growing of crops in 10 large-scale fields across the country this year to gather information about their safety. Smaller trials also were conducted. The government said Wednesday that plans for the continued testing call for 75 large-scale trials. Each will be around 25 acres in size.
Planting is likely to start next spring.
GM food has been a contentious subject in Britain.