Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 208: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action being taken to assist the poultry and pig industries in the sourcing and supply of non-genetically modified feed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41723/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The main source of protein feed for the pig and poultry industry is soya imported from South America. Over 90% of the imported soya comes from GM varieties. Soya from non GM varieties is currently used in some sectors of the poultry industry and this is being purchased at a price premium over the GM soya.