German firm may abandon planned GM potato trials

The German chemical firm that received permission to grow genetically modified potatoes in Co Meath is reportedly considering abandoning the trials.

Wed, 24 May, 2006 - 08:39

The German chemical firm that received permission to grow genetically modified potatoes in Co Meath is reportedly considering abandoning the trials.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided earlier this year to let the trials to ahead on a farm in Arodstown, despite intense opposition to GM food in Ireland.

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