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GMOs authorised for food and animal feed use
The European Commission has provided authorisation for the use of new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for food and animal feed. It...
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Consumer group queries EU's 'inexplicable double standard' on GMOs
The EU’s stance on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been criticised by the Consumer Choice Center, which has labelled it...
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Transition milk replacer-fed heifer calves produce more milk in 1st lactation
Heifer calves fed a transition milk replacer in their first 10 days of life produced a remarkable 947L more milk...
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18,000ha of rapeseed destroyed due to GMO risk
A massive 18,000ha of rapeseed has been destroyed in France due to a risk of contamination with a GMO (genetically...
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Government GMO decision labelled 'a grave mistake'
Recent decisions by the European Union and the Irish Government on novel plant-breeding techniques could consign Irish agriculture to the...
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European farmers react strongly to EU gene-editing ruling
European farmers’ group Copa-Cogeca has expressed regret at the decision yesterday to re-categorise gene-edited crops, warning of potential consequences for...
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State agencies urged to take 'firm stance' on GMO crop cultivation
Ireland needs to take a “firm stance” against the cultivation of crops containing genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) to protect its “green”...
Agri Politics
MEPs say no to five new GMO products
Plans to authorise five genetically modified organism (GMO) products by the European Commission have been opposed by the European Parliament....
Agri Politics
Commission authorises 11 GMOs for food and feed use
The European Commission recently gave the go ahead for the placing on the market of products – for food and...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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GMO soybean gets the green light from EU food safety authority
A new GMO soybean has been approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with the soybean strand deemed as...
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A 'milestone' for Monsanto as Commission approves 3 soybean GMOs
Three genetically modified organisms (GMOs) soybean varieties for food/feed uses have been approved by the European Commission and Monsanto has...
Dairy
Lidl to list GMO-free dairy products in its German stores
Lidl is to introduce several GMO-free dairy products in its German stores this year, with GMO-free milk being listed from...
Agri Politics
GMOs are being authorised in the EU without Member State support - MEPs
GMOs are being authorised in the EU without the support of Member States, according to MEPs. They said last week...
Agri Politics
Commission approves new GMOs despite opposition from MEPs
The European Commission has adopted two Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) for food or feed uses, despite MEPs from the European...
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MEPs block approval of new GM maize variety
MEPs have opposed the authorisation of a new variety of GM maize, which is tolerant to glyphosate – the main ingredient...
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Milk replacer: Advice on maximising early-life calf growth
During the past decade, calf rearing systems around the world have adopted higher allowances of whole milk or of calf...
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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
European Parliament rejects national GMO bans proposal
A draft EU law that would enable any EU Member State to restrict or prohibit the sale and use of...
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...
Agri Politics
8 things you should know about GMOs in Europe
A draft EU law that would enable any Member State to restrict or prohibit the sale and use of EU-approved...