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 …
Why companies are lobbying to push for hybrid paddy seeds in India
Most of India still cultivates rice from pure-bred seeds, something which prevents companies backed by multinationals from expanding their market
Hybrid seeds are becoming increasingly popular in India. But that is not good news; here is why
Hybrid seeds could threaten the country’s crop diversity and the hardy traditional varieties suited to grow in their native climes
Organic farming will suffer a setback without certification, availability of breeder seeds
Although seed saving is a profitable enterprise, it’s the government’s responsibility to produce seeds and distribute them among …
Mexican farmers oppose GM bean
They say government move could cause overproduction of the crop and make the prices fall
Experts slam trial for new Bt brinjal variety, cite regulatory lapses
The Event 142 variety of genetically modified brinjal was quietly approved for field trials without any data in the public domain, claim experts
Rajasthan opens farm gates
State ties up with Monsanto, other biotech giants to restructure agriculture