Relevance of genetically modified crops in light of future environmental and legislative challenges to the agri‐environment

Abstract

A key challenge for countries like Ireland up to 2030 is to produce sufficient supplies of food, feed and fuel, without compromising on public health or negatively impacting the environment. As we progress through the technology era,

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A post-Kyoto partner: Considering the stratospheric ozone regime as a tool to manage nitrous oxide

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