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The European Commission has authorised three genetically modified (GM) maize crops for food and...
Agri-Business
2.3 million tonnes of the animal feed imported into Ireland last year was genetically modified, Minister of State Pippa Hackett confirmed.
Rothamsted Research has further clarified its position with regard to the use of genome editing to produce new wheat varieties
Sinn Féin says the use of gene editing in the UK would be a move away from EU regulations on food standards
A petition has now been launched in relation to new plant-breeding techniques by a group called Grow Scientific Progress (GSP).
The tallest grain bin in the picture above holds 2,000t. It belongs to Cribit Seeds - a company which trials varieties and processes seeds.
The EU ruling on gene-edited crops rumbles on at EU level. Last year, the ECJ ruled that gene-edited crops should be classified as GM.
Rural Life
Researchers at the John Innes Centre in the UK have developed wheat with a high-iron content. The wheat is genetically modified.
Some MEPs are now questioning the ECJ ruling that gene-edited crops should be regulated in the same way as conventional GMOs.
Michelle Miller was once an "anti" GM campaigner. A city girl who wanted organic veg to feed the world, but then she met a farmer.
The investment comes just weeks after the the ECJ ruled that gene-editing technology must be regulated in the same way as genetically-modified organisms.
Almost a month ago the ECJ made a decision to place gene-edited crops in the same category as genetically-modified (GM) crops.
Irish farmers are striving to achieve production cost reductions with one arm tied behind their backs, given the way in which the EU continues to handle the issue of genetically modified (GM) crops.
AgriLand met Dr. Ewen Mullins, the research officer over the three year GM potato study at Teagasc Oak Park.
Beef
The Irish suckler industry could benefit greatly from increased competition from buyers sourcing cattle - particularly weanlings - for the valuable Italian market.
Rothamsted Research will assess the ability of GM wheat cultivars to photosynthesise more efficiently under field conditions
Agri Politics
MEPs have called on the European Commission to withdraw its authorisations for the use of herbicide-resistant GM maize and carnations.
Dairy
Arla is to start to incentivise more farmers to convert to GM-free feed and the company said it will be a cost to farmers, Arla will compensate farmers as they convert.
MEP's have opposed the authorisation of a new verity of GM maize which is tolerant to glyphosate the main ingredient in the well-known herbicide Round Up.
