Results of AGM

Genus PLC
24 August 2000

                 AGM STATEMENT

Genus plc, a market leader in the supply of technology and
services for global agriculture, held its Annual General
Meeting ('AGM') at  The Insurance Hall, 20 Aldermanbury,
London, EC2V 7HY at 2.30pm today.  The Company is pleased
to announce that all resolutions were passed.


For further information:

Genus                       
Tel:  + 44 (0)1270 536500

Richard Wood, Chief Executive
Philip Acton, Finance Director

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Charles Ryland / Catherine Miles