Teagasc move to calm fears of GM potato trials

Teagasc has moved to allay the fears of organic farmers who are concerned about growing genetically modified potatoes in Ireland.

Teagasc move to calm fears of GM potato trials
Thu, 26 Jul, 2012 - 20:50

Teagasc has moved to allay the fears of organic farmers who are concerned about growing genetically modified potatoes in Ireland.

The Environmental Protection Agency today granted Teagasc permission to begin trials in Co. Carlow.

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