The Tipperary Star has learned that up to six farmers in the county are involved in a pilot scheme to develop a genetically modified 'whistling carrot'.

The new species of carrot is believed to have been genetically modified to grow with tapered airholes in their side and if cooked whole in a pot these airholes cause the carrot to whistle.

While the supermarket chain has refused to confirm or deny the claims, it is believed that the carrots are set to hit the shelves in the coming months.
It is believed that the first crop of the carrots will come from a farm near Drom while crops on lands near Littleton and close to the village of Toomevara are also believed to be progressing well.

Initial trials took place last year at secret locations in Rearcross and Killenaule with further trials undertaken near Moyne before the supermarket giant gave the go ahead for farmers to sow the genetically modified carrot seeds.

The Tipperary Star has also learned that up to 50 locations throughout Europe, including Tipperary, will produce the new species of whistling carrot.

The new species of carrot is expected to take the culinary world by storm with the supermarket expected to launch a major advertising campaign in the coming weeks.


It is believed that world-renowned chefs, Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver are being lined up to launch the new product in the UK and Ireland while Rachel Allen is believed to been contracted to promote the new carrot species in Ireland.

While scientists have proved successful in genetically modifying the humble carrot to produce this new species it remains to be seen whether they will apply the same genetic modification to the potato, although it has been reported in respected UK horticultural magazines that the 'singing spud' will follow hot on the heels of the 'whistling carrot' later this year.