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Maharashtra farmers say they’ll use GM seedsTo prevent the use of HT varieties in the 2018 kharif season, the agriculture department of Maharashtra has appealed to farmers to stay awa...24 May, 2018, 08.44 AM IST- Stung by India’s GM regulation, Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company looks to other countriesMahyco is planning to take its research and new technology on GM seeds out of India owing to lack of clarity about the GM regulation in Ind...26 Oct, 2017, 06.32 AM IST
- Niti Aayog backs GM seeds, suggests reform in MSP mechanismIndian farmers have adopted the GM seeds by growing BT cotton, the only crop allowed for commercial cultivation.24 Aug, 2017, 11.11 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 IndiaSwitzerland-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 AsiaWith 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
- SC allows approved field trials of GM cropsThe 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
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