Government plans to ban 27 pesticides“We have released the draft gazette notification for banning these pesticides. Companies may give their objections and representations with...
CCFI claims that indigenous pesticides meet global standardsThe body has also raised serious concerns with the new Pesticide Management Bill, which heightens the criminalisation of business operation...
Agro-chemicals industry opposes penal provisions in new pesticides billAn agro-chemicals industry body has opposed penal provisions in the new Pesticides Management Bill, saying these do not differentiate betwe...
Agriculture exports may grow to $100 billion by 2022: Experts"India ranks second globally in agricultural production at $367 billion and we have potential to double farmer income and increase exports ...
CCFI files defamation case against Greenpeace over tea reportAccording to the report, the NGO claimed to have found 34 different pesticides in tea samples taken from the retail markets in India.
'1/3rd of organic product sold in Delhi loaded with pesticide'CCFI Chairman requested the govt to take action against such organic brands that are cheating the consumers with unethical marketing practi...
Study says 33% of organic food contain pesticidesThe organic vegetables tested positive to pesticides include brinjal, ladyfinger, tomato, capsicum, chiili, cabbage, cauliflower, coriander...
Agrochemical companies send legal notice to Greenpeace over pesticide allegationThe legal notice has asked Greenpeace India to furnish all raw data collected and analysed for this study and tender an unconditional apolo...
Debunking the myths on pesticides is vital to raise food production in IndiaLongevity in western nations has dramatically improved and the increase can be associated in part to intensive farming and the arrival of p...
- President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates "Doubling Food Production in Five Years" conference
The conference has been organised by the Crop Care Federation of India on the background of the rising food prices over last few years.
- Pesticides export likely to grow by 10%
The pesticide exports are on growth trajectory and the industry expects to register a 10 per cent growth this year despite the rupee contin...
- AIF Cap, 3 other PE funds to get up to 5% each of Catholic Syrian Bank
Kerala-Based Catholic Syrian Bank is on course to have new investors on board - a clutch of private equity funds.
- Finmin seeks removal of divestment norms for FDI debut
The Finance Ministry has sought the approval of the Cabinet for a policy overhaul which will result in the deletion of the entry-level cond...