Gm Crops

Can genetically engineered trees help save the world's disappearing forests?

GM forest trees could counter threats to forest health, bringing in a new frontier in biotechnology.

Mere touch of Bt cotton can cause impotency: Rajasthan agriculture minister Prabhu Lal Saini

Does Bt cotton cause impotency? This startling claim was made by Rajasthan's minister for agriculture, Prabhu Lal Saini.

Allegations against Monsanto of 'unsafe' Bt products and 'health risks' are blatantly inaccurate

The allegations made against Monsanto over lack of safety are completely unsubstantiated. Experts and regulatory authorities worldwide recognize GM foods and crops as being safe.

Swaraj at 70 Part 4: Youth can play a significant role in solving farm crisis, says Kavitha Kuruganti

Kavitha Kuruganti talks about Swaraj, the agricultural crisis in the country and the role of GM crops in causing it.

Organic milk production: Brands in India are ignoring a crucial requirement to meet rising demand

A farm producing organic cow feed is a rarity. Hence, the appropriate tag for Indian dairy would be organically-produced milk.

GM mustard gets nod: Medical experts urge Narendra Modi to reject it, say 'lack of evidence is not proof of safety'

Members of India’s medical fraternity requested Modi to reject the “environmental release” application for the genetically modified (GM) mustard crop

Environmental activist Vandana Shiva warns of nationwide protest against GM crops

Environmental activist Dr Vandana Shiva on Wednesday alleged that the Union government was allowing multinational companies to introduce 'toxins' in the form of genetically modified crops.

Genetically modified mustard no solution for India’s Rs 64,000 crore edible oil import bill, low farm income

Pushing farmers to grow oilseeds again will mean making the crop as attractive as cotton, one of its main competitors for requiring similar agro-climatic conditions.

Parliamentary panel likely to review clearance for GM mustard's commercial cultivation

A parliamentary panel headed by Renuka Chowdhury is likely to review the clearance given for commercial cultivation of genetically-modified mustard.

MS Swaminathan says genetically modified crops to be made obsolete by nano-technology

MS Swaminathan, is hailed as the mentor of the Green Revolution that saw India achieve self-sufficiency in foodgrain.