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These two issues could put the brakes on the Bt cotton storyIndia has the fifth largest area under GM crop cultivation, and Bt cotton seeds account for 40% of the Rs 14,000 crore national seeds marke...21 Jan, 2018, 06.56 AM IST- Seed industry body wants action against illegal saleThe association, which has 35 members, has been formed with the objective of bringing together like-minded research based seed companies to...04 Oct, 2017, 08.42 PM IST
- FSII raises concern over challenges and risks of illegal selling of unapproved GM cotton seeds04 Oct, 2017, 06.25 PM IST
- Government approach to GM tech is emotion-based, says MahycoJalna (Maharashtra), June 22 (IANS) With a decision to allow commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard pending, a top exe...22 Jun, 2017, 01.12 PM IST
- NITI Aayog pitches for GM seeds; RSS-linked body accuses it of serving interests of MNCsThe SJM, however, opposed the Aayog's stand with Mahajan even accusing the government's think-tank of serving the interests of MNCs.08 May, 2017, 10.00 AM IST
- Agriculture ministry maintains status quo on Bt cotton MSPIn a notification issued on March 10, the ministry said status quo would also be maintained on the trait value (tech fee).16 Mar, 2017, 03.37 PM IST
- Desi GM cotton seeds to compete with MonsantoThe long-staple local or desi seeds and short-duration American cotton varieties were developed by the Central Institute for Cotton Researc...06 Sep, 2016, 09.22 AM IST
- No need for licensing pact with GM technology provider: NSAIUnder the fresh norm, royalty for the new genetically modified traits was capped at 10% of the maximum sale price of BT cotton seeds for th...22 Jun, 2016, 11.43 AM IST
- 'Licensing of Bt cottonseed to hamper growth of Ind GM seeds'ICRA said controlling the GM seeds licensing of technology providers may further restrict research and development of GM crops in the count...06 Jun, 2016, 07.39 PM IST
- Government puts off GM cotton seed order, eases pressure on MonsantoIn an order last week, the farm ministry said any company providing any new, advanced variety of GM cotton would not be allowed to charge r...23 May, 2016, 10.04 PM IST
- Government caps royalty fee on new GM cotton traits at 10%After the 5 year period, royalty would reduce by 10% of initial value every year. If the GM technology loses its efficacy, the technology p...20 May, 2016, 09.41 PM IST
- Government wants local GM cotton seed by next year to check MonsantoThe Competition Commission (CCI) is investigating whether an Indian arm of the US-based technology major resorted to anti-competitive pract...10 Apr, 2016, 01.09 PM IST
- GM crops: Government should set up an independent regulator at the earliestVarious studies published between 2002 and 2012 did not find any significant hazard to human health, biodiversity or the environment caused...27 Mar, 2016, 02.39 PM IST
- GM animus dooms Indian farmers: Innovation is the answer to affordable Bt cotton technologyThe only GM product allowed for commercial cultivation in the country, Bt cotton has made India the largest cotton producer in the world.03 Mar, 2016, 12.12 PM IST
- Varsity seeks early clearance for Bt cotton field trialsThe University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Bangalore has applied for regulatory clearance to start field trials of a transgenic cotto...08 Nov, 2008, 01.13 AM IST
- JK Group aims to triple market share of Bt cottonJK Agri Genetics aims to nearly triple its market share to eight per cent in this kharif season.01 Jul, 2007, 05.00 PM IST
- States team up to take on US co on Bt cotton priceUS Biotech seed major Monsanto is in for big trouble on the Bt cotton trait fee front. Nine top cotton-growing states of the country have d...10 Jun, 2006, 12.22 AM IST
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