Oliver Moore: Ireland fudge leaves door open to GM

Ireland is “opting in” for Genetically Modified (GM) crops. What this means is that, unlike most EU Member States, we are leaving the option open to grow GM maize.

Previously GM crops were approved or not by the EU. As and from this year, individual member states make their own decisions about GM crops.

In practical terms this relates only to one approved GM maize variety, and several maize varieties pending approval.