Teagasc says Europe’s opposition to GM research ‘profoundly regrettable’

European opposition to genetically modified food research is “profoundly regrettable”, according to Teagasc director, Professor Gerry Boyle.

Prof Boyle said GM technology has the potential to eliminate many of the risks associated with food production, notably in view of changing global climatic conditions.

“I have a huge interest in the development of agriculture in the emerging economies and I have no doubt that GM has a role to play in addressing hunger and malnourishment across the globe,” said Prof Boyle in an interview in the latest edition of Irish Farmers Monthly.