Last Updated: Sunday, February 22, 2015, 09:34
On a fenced plot not far from Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s home, a field of mustard is in full yellow bloom, representing his government`s reversal of an effective ban on field trials of genetically modified (GM) food crops.
Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 21:23
Emphasising on the role of biotechnology in improving farm yields, Union Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar Tuesday said there is a need for "robust" regulatory system to address the safety concerns.
Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 18:36
Around 20 million tonnes of wheat is wasted in India every year due to inadequate storage infrastructure, Institution of Mechanical Engineers said on Friday.
Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 17:41
Farmers associations of Punjab and Haryana today demanded allowing use of biotech crops in the country, claiming that genetically modified (GM) crops would raise farm productivity as well as their income.
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 22:04
A group of farmer organisations Wednesday appealed to the union government to allow field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops as that will increase productivity.
Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 23:21
A Supreme Court technical expert committee Monday recommended an indefinite moratorium on the field trials of Genetically Modified (GM) crops till the government comes out with a proper regulatory and safety mechanism.
Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 22:24
Humble tomatoes can now be made both better-tasting and longer-lasting, thanks to a new research with purple Genetically modified (GM) varieties.
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 17:23
Karnataka government has an open mind on the issue of genetically modified crops, and favours giving options for farmers to make informed choices, Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said today.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 20:51
India cannot afford to completely abandon genetically modified (GM) crops and the government is trying to build a consensus among various stakeholders to reach at a solution soon.
Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 14:25
Amid depleting natural resources, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Monday again pushed for field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 14:41
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has said the government can`t take "luxurious decision of banning" GM crops because such kind of farm research is important for ensuring food security.
Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 18:51
Grappling with rising cases of dengue, Delhi government today decided to launch an SMS campaign to educate people about preventive measures required to be taken to contain the spread of the disease.
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