WHO should take a holistic view
Though the global health organisation talks about chemical residues in food, it has not put special emphasis on pesticides. It is also silent on …
Beer, wine contaminated with glyphosate: US study
Report flags widespread contamination of farms leading to significant glyphosate levels in beer and wine
GEAC approves field studies of GM mustard on honey bee
Similar approvals for Genetically Modified mustard were also given in March this year by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
To protect India’s bees, we need to understand their impact on agricultural practices
Farmers worry about effect of genetically modified crops on honey bees
March against Monsanto
More than a million people around the world marched against biotech giant Monsanto on May 25. The event was held across six continents, in 36 …
Cotton Curse: How pink bollworm developed resistance to Bt Cotton
Entomologists say early and late sowing, long-duration crops and not planting other varieties against advice may have contributed to resistance …
GM mustard: Need to address economic issues of using the crop
Some valuable lessons from Bt Cotton were who funds research and development and who will distribute the seeds
How Bt brinjal hurt the farmers of Bangladesh
New report says three-fourth of farmers who took up cultivation abandoned it in the next rounds
As told to Parliament (July 22, 2019): States asked to form biotechnology coordination panels against GM crops
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Elsevier retracts study on rats fed GM food
Two-year animal feeding study showed that rats fed Monsanto's genetically modified maize NK603 or water containing roundup died much earlier
Unilever’s Aromat risks recall from markets in Kenya
Seasoning contains GM ingredient, banned in the country since 2012
I know the havoc that genetically modified crops can wreak
Indians are killing the future of the coming generations by welcoming GMOs in Indian food and environment
Asia grapples with GM crops
Victory for anti-GM crusaders in Pakistan is short-lived as government gets high court ban on genetically modified crops suspended
Brazil’s GM corns no more resistant against bugs
Farmers demand compensation as seed companies blame farmers
Implementation of biosafety norms not satisfactory: Gbedemah
Funds availability a major hindrance, says head of biosafety at CBD
Even Japan not equipped to protect biosafety, says anti-GM group
Consumers' Union of Japan says its government has been unable to deal with the health and livelihood problems arising from imported GM canola
Private sector is profiting from vacuum left by ICAR
In the agriculture research hierarchy, Swapan Kumar Datta occupies the second rung, one of eight deputy director generals (DDGs) in the Indian …
Funds a major constraint in implementing Cartagena Protocol
Parties to the protocol emphasise on need for capacity building for managing risks from genetically engineered products
GM purple tomatoes to fight cardiovascular diseases
UK-based Cathie Martin to start clinical trials soon; green activists protest and call trials ‘violation of European Union norms’
GM or organic: The choice before African nations
An African Development Bank report pushes for GM technologies for achieving food security, while some African nations are showing the way with …
Biosafety conference urges for ratification of protocol on liability and redress for damage caused by GMOs
Ad hoc expert committee will look into socio-economic considerations of impacts of genetically modified organisms
Parliamentary committee slams regulatory system on GM crops
Says the crops have an impact on health and the environment and that these aspects were overlooked while approving Bt Brinjal trials in India
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
A people’s festival to protest CBD conference
Non-profits to represent united resolve to protect the country’s natural wealth and bio-cultural heritage from powerful economic interests
There’s biodiversity in our backyard and it can help us fight malnourishment
Green leafy veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals