Spread of GM plants out of control in many countries, says report

German-based non-profit says transgenes from species such as bentgrass, oilseed rape and cotton have already escaped permanently into the …

GEAC revalidates field trials of GM maize, rice and wheat

Decision on others to be considered on April 25, says regulatory body for genetically modified organisms

Does Cry1Ac gene harm plants?

A new Indian study says yes, but scientists differ  

No labelling for GM food

New food safety regulation ignores it despite a four-year-old law

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Vidarbha farmers unhappy with minimum support price for cash crops

Agriculture ministry overlooked increased input and labour costs, ignored state government recommendations

Billed to confuse

A new bill leaves little scope for dissent on GMOs

Scientists’ panel calls for 10-year moratorium on GM field trials

Supreme Court-mandated expert committee recommends new tests in thorough overhaul of India’s regulatory regime

Keeping cancer alive

Punjab has been in the grip of cancer for over a decade but the government has ignored the threat. Sonal Matharu reports with photographer …

Agriculture ministry bats for GM crops

Calls for a national policy on GM crops in its report to Parliament

Union Budget 2023: Foundation for sustainable farming is missing in India

Ambitious initiatives for farmers are promising but transition to sustainable agriculture requires healthy soil and inputs

Dealing with crop stresses and scandals

Subbanna Ayyappan has made history in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (IACR) by becoming the first non-crop scientist to head this …

Monsanto conducted trials of GM maize without approval, reveals RTI reply

Biotech regulatory panel overlooked violation

Civil society groups appeal against sacrificing biosafety for biotech companies

 Urge governments to implement biosafety protocols and adopting cautious approach towards risky technologies like genetic engineering 

Rogue GM crops wreak havoc

Monsanto’s unauthorised GM wheat in the US has spooked the world, but contamination is widespread

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Natural highways

The aviation sector is struggling for survival, while roadways and railways are bleeding the treasury dry. Inland navigation is economical and …