‘Scrap 24 dams, save Ganga’
Wildlife Institute of India report warns against ecological impact of dams in Uttarakhand
Hidden hunger?
There is a rush to cash in on micronutrient deficiency in India through fortification of food
Difficult to digest
After much debate, the Cabinet cleared the food security bill. Will it really ensure food for every Indian?
Yellow rust strikes wheat in northern India
ICAR, agricultural universities and state agriculture departments issue advisories, alerts
Act of omission
Public institutions do not seek permission from the biodiversity authority before genetically manipulating crops
One-sided deal
Contract farming is increasing in India, but laws are not in place to protect farmers
Bt Brinjal – the war goes on
Pro Bt Brinjal group releases a report challenging contention that the vegetable is used in medicine
Is new land bill up to mark?
Draft land bill proposes higher compensation for land acquisitions, but complaints persist
Rajasthan ignores seed advice
It distributed Monsanto’s hybrid maize seeds that were not recommended for the state
A rupee's worth
Jyotika Sood reveals how cooperative societies believe in taking an extra rupee from farmers but not sparing 78 paise