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Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D, study suggests

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D and help to reduce deficiency across the world, a new study suggests. Researchers found that the salad favourite can be engineered to produce more of a precursor to vitamin D3 when a specific ...

23 May 2022 at 17:54

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Irish goat breed named as native and rare after extensive DNA profiling

A breed of goat has been recognised by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) as native and rare following extensive DNA profiling. The Old Irish Goat breed - which arrived in Ireland during the neolithic age and adapted ...

12 Jun 2022 at 17:33

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MSP launches Bill to end ‘wretched conditions’ for dogs from puppy farms

An MSP has launched proposed legislation to bring an end to unlicensed puppy farming. The Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill was tabled by Christine Grahame, an SNP MSP and an animal welfare campaigner, on Wednesday. Her member’s Bill, which ...

21 Jun 2023 at 16:53

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Ireland win medals in every age category at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Champions in Belgium

Ireland enjoyed an incredible final day at the FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championships in Lanaken, Belgium, with medal wins in every category, including a historic 1-2-3 in the five-year-old final. Mikey Pender led a clean sweep ...

25 Sept 2023 at 08:33

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Irish Hereford Breed Society issues final call for entries to its fourth annual charity competition in aid of Children's Health Foundation

Irish Hereford Prime and the Irish Hereford Breed Society have issued a final call for entries to their fourth annual Hereford Charity Photo and Calendar Competition. Launched by Leinster Rugby’s Contact Skills Coach Seán O’Brien, ...

30 Aug 2023 at 21:33

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Irish Hereford Breed Society issues final call for entries to its fourth annual charity competition in aid of Children's Health Foundation

30 Aug 2023 at 20:33

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Tipperary councillors urge greater awareness around owning restricted dog breeds

Nenagh Municipal District Council has been urged to take action to highlight the responsibility of owning a restricted dog breed. Cllr Joe Hannigan told the district council’s July meeting that he witnessed owners of such dogs ...

05 Aug 2023 at 17:33

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Nenagh councillors urge greater awareness around owning restricted dog breeds

05 Aug 2023 at 17:33

County Derry Post

Meet two of the County Derry families who star in ‘Rare Breed: a Farming Year’

Last Thursday night saw the first episode of ‘Rare Breed: a Farming Year’ air, depicting the ups and downs of farmer life. Two families from County Derry featured on the opening episode and are set to continue to ...

24 Jan 2024 at 15:33

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‘Rare Breed – A Farming Year’ returns on ITV with families from County Derry

12 Jan 2024 at 10:33

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Pictures: Kilkenny winners celebrated at Irish Pedigree Cattle Breeders awards

15 Feb 2023 at 19:33

Top geneticist warns UK is embarking on experiment that could ‘cause great harm’

A top geneticist has warned the UK Government’s plans for looser regulation around precision-bred animals and plants is a “massive experiment” that could “cause great harm” to the planet. Renowned ...

25 Jan 2023 at 20:29

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