Tillage
First genetically edited crops sown under new UK regulations
Rothamsted Research has confirmed that it has sown seed of genetically edited (GE) Camelina sativa, a member of the brassica family,...
GM Crops
Environment
Four genetically modified crops authorised for use in animal feed
The European Commission authorised four genetically modified crops for use in food and animal feed today (April 1). Three genetically...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Agri Politics
Fight to ban GM feed imports in EU labelled 'scaremongering'
The fight against the importation of genetically-modified (GM) feed or food in Europe has been labelled as “scaremongering” and “a...
N.Ireland
GM crops field trial planned in UK
A UK research organisation is seeking permission to release Camelina plants genetically modified to potentially replace petrochemically-derived lubricants. The application,...
Pig/Poultry
US soya growers just don't understand EU opposition to GM
GM technology is helping soya growers in the US to deliver more for less, according to Eugene Philhower, from the...
Agri Politics
McGuinness says imported GM soya is required in Europe
This week, the European Parliament rejected the Commissions proposal to allow Member States to ban the use of EU-approved GMO feed...
Agri Politics
There's not much to gain from going down the GMO route - Sean Kelly MEP
Ireland hasn’t much to gain from going down the genetically modified organism (GMO) route, according to Fine Gael MEP, Sean...
Tillage
Teagasc GM potato research not affected by EU national opt-outs
The EU’s national opt-out measure on the growing of genetically modified (GM) crops will not impact on the potato blight...
Agri Politics
Ireland decides not to seek GM national opt-out
Ireland has decided not to seek a national opt-out of automatic authorisations for the growing of GM crops, according to the...
Environment
GM crops to be banned in Northern Ireland
Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan has announced that he is prohibiting the cultivation of...
Agri Politics
Germany moves to ban GM crops - follows Scotland's lead
The German minister for agriculture Christian Schmidt has signalled that he wants to push ahead with plans to ban the...
Tillage
Scotland moves to ban GM cultivation
Growing genetically modified (GM) crops will not be permitted in Scotland, its Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced. In...
Agri Politics
'EU is dragging its feet on GMO issues despite food safety sign off'
The EU Commission is still taking far too long to authorise the use of new genetically modified (GM) maize and...
Agri Politics
Two GM crops get the green light to be imported into Europe
Two genetically modified (GM) crops have received the green light for import into the EU from the European Food Safety...
Agri Politics
Opposition grows towards EU plans on bans of GM feed
Opposition is growing towards the European Commission’s plans that would allow national bans on farmers’ use of genetically modified (GM) animal...
Tillage
Adoption of GM crops would benefit farmers, says UK cereal association
The adoption of genetically-modified (GM) cereals and oilseeds crops could benefit farmers, consumers and the animal feed supply chain, while...