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Genetically modified crops are important for all Irish farmers — but maybe not for the obvious reasons.

Modern wheat, maize, and potatoes would probably fail the human consumption tests imposed upon genetically modified crops, says UCD professor of crop science Jimmy Burke.

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MANCHESTER UNITED still require a point to finish top of their Champions League qualifying group after Alex Ferguson fielded a Carling Cup side against Besiktas at Old Trafford and was punished with a 1-0 defeat.

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster was back between the posts for his side’s Champions League clash with Besiktas at Old Trafford.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is refusing to comment on speculation linking him with a move for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

STEVEN REID has emerged as Ireland’s biggest injury worry ahead of tomorrow’s friendly with Brazil at Croke Park and, if his suspect knee fails to show significant improvement this morning, Don Givens will call up a replacement for the Blackburn Rovers midfielder.

Celtic could complete the signing of Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno before the end of the week.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has confirmed he hopes to sign Celtic defender Bobo Balde.

Chelsea booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a convincing 4-0 victory away to Norwegian side Rosenborg.

Peter Crouch was given his chance to keep Liverpool’s Champions League dreams alive with a place in Rafael Benitez’s starting line-up for this crucial Group A clash at Anfield.

Rafael Benitez will fly home from Liverpool’s Turkish disaster today with his management methods increasingly under scrutiny.

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Liverpool’s obvious need to win their Champions League group A clash in the Inonu Stadium on the banks of the Bosphorus was underlined by the inclusion of two wingers – Ryan Babel and Jermaine Pennant – in boss Rafael Benitez’s starting line-up.

SPRINGBOK coach Jake White saluted the leadership of his senior players after South Africa survived a major World Cup quarter-final fright against Fiji at Stade Velodrome.

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THE Welsh Rugby Union acted swiftly and decisively to sack head coach Gareth Jenkins less than 24 hours after Wales crashed out of the World Cup after defeat to Fiji.

Serbia’s Marija Serifovic won the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest with a power ballad that beat 23 other entries in a competition dominated by Eastern European countries.

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Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will wait for the medical verdict on Bobo Balde after the Hoops defender was carried off in the first half of the 2-2 draw against Dundee United in the Bank of Scotland Premier League.

BRAVE Borders went within a whisker of creating the biggest ever Heineken Cup shock as they salvaged pride in France.

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THE story of Munster’s march on Europe is familiar to us all. It has been captured through the medium of print, radio, television and most recently three specific books.

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A talking-heads documentary about the Canadian singer: Songs for Manic Depressives.

MARTIN JOL hailed Dimitar Berbatov after the Bulgarian striker fired Tottenham to a 2-0 victory over Besiktas.

IT gives you a queasy feeling to watch grown men cry, particularly when you’re one of them.

IN SPORT, individual moments of inspiration tend to define history. Consider the cauldron that was the Millennium Stadium. You could barely hear yourself think.

Munster skipper Anthony Foley declared his side worthy winners of the 2006 Heineken Cup and predicted today’s triumph over Biarritz is only the prelude to a dynasty of European glory.

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THIS is the day when the 16th man will REALLY make his presence felt!

FRANCE fly-half Julien Peyrelongue has warned Munster that Biarritz are primed to hit peak form in Saturday’s Heineken Cup final.

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CELTIC captain Neil Lennon has recalled how a trip to see Jimmy Johnstone on film proved just how good the winger was in his prime.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan will be able to call on defender Bobo Balde again for the Bank of Scotland Premier League visit of Falkirk.