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
Seed industry is witnessing increased level of activity over field testing of GM seedsMoreover India has recorded a CAGR of 4% in area under cultivation of GM crops from CY 2010 to CY 2015 whereas Brazil has recorded CAGR of ...
31 Mar, 2017, 05.55 PM IST
Science turns to faith for GM seedsNobel laureate Richard Roberts approaches Pope, other religious leaders for their support to genetically modified seeds.
19 Dec, 2016, 12.38 PM IST
Agro-tech industry flays GM seed licensing policyThe guidelines have been criticised as introducing a regime of ‘compulsory licensing’ for patented technology.
20 Aug, 2016, 01.07 PM 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
Compulsory licensing guidelines as enacted in case of Bt Cottonseed to impact GM seeds industry: ICRAIndia embraced its first GM crop in 2002 with the commercialisation of Bt Cottonseed developed by Mahyco Monsanto Biotech (India) Private L...
06 Jun, 2016, 05.03 PM IST
Monsanto jumps on withdrawal of Bt cotton notificationAgriculture Ministry issued a notification capping royalty fee for new GM seeds at 10% of the maximum sale price for the first five years.
24 May, 2016, 04.09 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
Economic Survey calls for big changes in agri-sector, bats for GM cropsEconomic Survey suggested the policies must incentivise raising of production of pulses and oilseeds, for which the country is heavily depe...
26 Feb, 2016, 02.30 PM IST
Explore use of GM seeds with adequate safeguards: Expert panelNITI Aayog has floated a set of ideas, including exploring use of genetically-modified seeds and minimum crop support price (MSP) reforms.
15 Dec, 2015, 07.17 PM IST
Telangana set for GM trials by seed giantsThe Telangana government is preparing ground to give approvals to multinational seed giants to conduct field trials of genetically modified...
13 Nov, 2015, 11.35 AM 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
Genetically modified seeds cannot be adopted under 'pressure': Tariq AnwarUnion Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar today said decision on GM seeds would not be taken "under pressure" from abroad.
17 Sep, 2013, 06.15 PM IST
- Syngenta to take over 3 yrs to launch GM seeds in India
Switzerland-based agribusiness company Syngenta on Friday said it would take over three years to roll out Genetically Modified seeds for In...
29 Aug, 2008, 09.34 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
- Decks cleared for field trials of GM crops
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Centre to conduct approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the country subject ...
09 May, 2007, 12.19 AM IST
- SC allows approved field trials of GM crops
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Centre to conduct approved field trials of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the country subject ...
08 May, 2007, 08.05 PM IST