Freed from Monsanto's patent rights, private seed companies consider production of non-hybrid Bt cotton seedsIndia’s private seed companies are for the first time considering production of non-hybrid Bt cotton seeds, seeking to benefit from the gov...
31 Mar, 2016, 10.15 AM IST
Government caps Bt cotton seed price to bring uniformity across statesImplementation of the price control order is subject to the ruling of the Delhi high court, which is to hear Mahyco Monsanto’s challenge to...
09 Mar, 2016, 03.48 PM IST
Centre to control Bt cotton seed prices by fixing MRPAs per the notification, MRP of the cotton seed will be notified in the Official Gazette on or before March 31 of every year applicable for...
13 Dec, 2015, 12.14 PM IST
Kaveri Seeds may be able to offset cut in prices of Bt cotton seedsIt posted a revenue of Rs 1,011 crore last year, with cotton seeds contributing 76%, maize seeds 16% and paddy seeds 7%. In Bt cotton seeds.
23 Jun, 2015, 08.51 AM IST
Bombay HC rejects seed traders plea against slashing of BT cotton seed priceThe HC upheld government decision to reduce price of BT cotton seed bag by Rs 100 and refused to grant any relief to Seed Industries Associ...
18 Jun, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
Drought fears make companies sell Bt cotton seed varieties at lower pricesWith the highest area under cotton cultivation in the country, the Maharashtra market is the most important for seed companies.
09 Jun, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
Expectation of below-normal monsoon: Maharashtra government to promote non-BT cotton seedsWith last year's weak monsoon and the prospects of a below-normal one this year, the Maharashtra government plans to promote non-Bt cotton ...
02 Jun, 2015, 10.36 AM IST
Bt Cotton seed sales likely to jump 3-5 per centSeed companies expect the sale of Bt cotton seeds to increase 3% to 5% in the kharif season.
01 Apr, 2014, 04.50 AM IST
Bombay HC upholds Maharashtra Seed Act, delivers blow to industryBombay High Court has upheld the validity of the Maharashtra Cotton Seed Act, 2009 that regulates the prices of Bt cotton seeds in the stat...
01 Oct, 2013, 11.51 AM IST
- Cotton output rises by over 9 per cent due to Bt seeds: Study
Cotton production has increased by over 9 per cent with the use hybrid Bt cotton seeds, helping the country become net exporter of the cash...
07 Jun, 2012, 04.11 PM IST
- Krishidhan Seeds and MSCGMFL tie up to promote BT cotton seeds to farmers
Krishidhan Seeds and MSCGMFL, the largest supplier of cotton in the world, announced their strategic collaboration to promote BT cotton see...
28 May, 2012, 03.57 PM IST
- Cotton output doubles after use of Bt-cotton seed: Sharad Pawar
Cotton production in the country has more than doubled to 340 lakh bales after use of Bt-cotton seeds, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.
30 Mar, 2012, 01.59 PM IST
- Centre's panel approves new Bt Cotton seed
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) of the Government of India has approved commercial distribution of a new variety of Bt Co...
16 Feb, 2012, 01.16 PM IST
- Bt cotton seed cos get showcause notice for not abiding by seed supply plans in Maharashtra
Top Bt cotton seed companies in Maharashtra get showcause notices from the state agriculture department for not abiding by their supply pla...
07 Jun, 2011, 06.07 AM IST
- Maharashtra say no to Bt cotton seed price hike
The govt had to announce a rebate of Rs 100 per packet of Bt cotton seeds sold at the Kirshi Melas for maximum two packets per farmer.
11 May, 2011, 07.21 AM IST
- Gujarat to regulate Bt cotton seed prices
The Gujarat government will bring a special Bill to regulate the prices of BT cotton seeds during the forthcoming three-day assembly sessio...
12 Sep, 2008, 12.39 AM IST
- Price controls to hit Bt cotton growth in Gujarat
Price control on Bt cotton seed prices is likely to hit the cotton growing community in Gujarat.
06 May, 2008, 05.41 AM IST