FBAE seeks removal of moratorium on BT brinjal

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 19:11

Bangalore-based FBAE today said that it will submit a memorandum to the government, seeking the removal of a moratorium imposed by the environment ministry on commercialisation of the BT Brinjal crop.

Need for public sector investment in GM food: Ramesh

Last Updated: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 15:35

There is a need for a large-scale publicly funded biotechnology programme in agriculture.

GM food only way to feed starving people: US scientist

Last Updated: Sunday, February 28, 2010, 22:13

The `spat` over GM vegetables on ethical grounds was meaningless while millions of people are starving in the world, renowned biomaterial scientist of the US Prof Buddy D Ratner said Sunday.

Activists question Bt brinjal clearance process

Last Updated: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 20:46

Environment activists Saturday dubbed as illegal the entire process of the clearance given for Bt brinjal by the GEAC contending that it violated the Biological Diversity Act.

Cong downplays differences among ministries on Bt brinjal

Last Updated: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 23:17

Congress today downplayed the differences among various ministries on Bt brinjal, saying that divergent views on the issue were coming out in public domain which was "very healthy".

PM holds consultation on Bt brinjal issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 23:19

Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the Bt brinjal issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday held consultation with some his colleagues.

Bt-brinjal moratorium: PM to meet Pawar, Ramesh, Chavan

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 17:51

With his ministerial colleagues and experts expressing reservation on moratorium on Bt-brinjal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has convened a meeting of concerned ministers on the issue this week.

BT brinjal to become reality soon: TNAU VC

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 12:14

BT brinjal, over which the government has put a moratorium would become a reality in a couple of years after farmers are convinced of its positive aspects, according to a top official of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural university.

Cong backs Ramesh on Bt brinjal issue

Last Updated: Monday, February 15, 2010, 21:33

Congress backed Jairam Ramesh, who put a moratorium on commercial cultivation of the genetically modified vegetable, saying more research is needed before it could be concluded as a safe food.

Going by science, Bt Brinjal is safe: Prithviraj Chavan

Last Updated: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 15:31

Science Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday said here that there is no point "emotionalising the issue" of Bt Brinjal as science finds the crop safe for humans.

Experts caution on the introduction of GM crops

Last Updated: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 21:26

With Bt brinjal issue sparking a controversy, agricultural experts and farmers leaders Saturday underlined the need for caution on the rapid introduction of genetically modified crops.

`Socio-economic impact study on Bt brinjal not done`

Last Updated: Friday, February 12, 2010, 11:53

Documents made public by the government suggest a proposed study to assess the Bt brinjals’ need and possible socio-economic impact on farmers was never done.