Edible oil industry cheers GEAC nod for GM mustardIn a statement issued on Friday, the Extractors Association (SEA) of India said, "India is producing about 7 million tonnes of mustard seed...
12 May, 2017, 05.57 PM IST
- Activists launch 'Sarson Satyagraha' against GM Mustard
Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) A section of beekeepers, farmers and activists marched in protest here against GM Mustard being considered for commer...
02 Oct, 2016, 05.05 PM IST
Government may ignore RSS pressure and back Genetically Modified crop field trialsDevelopments on this front in the past three days show how the government is inclined to make GM a success story in India.
29 Nov, 2014, 12.16 PM IST
How GM crops can eliminate hungerThe country requires genetically-engineered crops to meet the rising demand for food and non-food crops as incomes rise.
01 Aug, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
BJP vows 50pc profits to farmers, careful release of GM cropsThe BJP said it would also link Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to agriculture.
07 Apr, 2014, 04.44 PM IST
Take a decision on GM food crops on scientific proof: MonsantoUS seed major Monsanto has said the Indian government should take a decision on adoption of genetically modified (GM) food crops at the ear...
08 Sep, 2013, 12.19 PM IST
Put genetically-modified crop trials on hold for now: Supreme Court PanelA technical committee appointed by SC has recommended an indefinite moratorium on open field trials of genetically-modified (GM) crops.
23 Jul, 2013, 04.01 AM IST
Genetically modified crops gaining ground in China: ReportChina has developed four million hectares genetically modified (GM) crops, becoming one of the world leaders in biotech farming, a report o...
07 Mar, 2013, 02.53 PM IST
- GM crops gaining ground in China: Report
China has developed four million hectares genetically modified (GM) crops a report on the status of commercialised GM crops said.
07 Mar, 2013, 01.33 PM IST
- India needs GM crops; Capacity for independent testing & regulation must be developed
The point is not to run scared of possible harm from new technology but to create the institutional capacity to produce safe technology,
13 Aug, 2012, 05.34 AM IST
- Encourage other high-yielding crop tech instead of GM, says Abhijit Sen
Plan Commission member Sen underlined the need to push other high-yielding crop technologies which are widely accepted, instead of GM food ...
24 Mar, 2012, 09.09 PM IST
- Monsanto secretly campaigning for GM food crops in Gujarat, alleges Bharatiya Kisan Sangh
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) alleged that global seeds major Monsanto was secretly running a signature campaign in rural Gujarat.
14 Mar, 2012, 08.31 PM IST
- Bt Brinjal on hold
Government must address popular concerns over GM foods.
10 Feb, 2010, 06.16 AM IST
Kerala CM says no to BT brinjalKerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on Tuesday strongly opposed any move to introduce Bt brinjal.
02 Feb, 2010, 07.19 PM IST
- Genetically modified crops get mixed response in Asia
With food prices hitting record highs the jury is still out in Asia as to whether genetically modified crops hold the key to future food se...
11 May, 2008, 09.44 AM IST
- GM crops hold key to food security: Expert
India, which recorded the fastest growth in genetically modified (GM) crop adoption globally, could attain food self sufficiency once it al...
26 Feb, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- GM crop trials on approval committee's plate today
After dragging its feet for years, the country may be moving decisively towards espousing GM food crops, notwithstanding bio-safety concern...
22 Jun, 2007, 04.01 AM IST