Safe Human Use of GE Crop Produce For Two Decades Evidence of Safety: B Sesikaran
The Chairman of the Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM) says genetically-engineered (GE)…
IARI's Research Director Says Genetic Engineering Necessary for Desired Traits in 13 Priority Crop Plants
Though the science of genetic engineering of crop plants has been vilified by activists because of…
New Model Agricultural Produce Marketing Act to Enable Private Mandis, Impose Ceiling on Market Fees
A variety of mandis, including private market yards and electronic trading platforms are sought to…
Parties Promise Loan Waivers But Punjab Farmers Need Sensible Policies Not Write-offs
All major political parties in Punjab have promised to waive off farm loans if elected, but that…
"Think Beyond Organic, Think Sustainable Agriculture"
The current production of food, feed and fodder needs to be doubled to meet the demand of the…
Pental's Transgenic Method Enables Perfect Mustard Hybrid Development: K V Prabhu, IARI
Barnase-barstar system enables “perfect hybrid development,” says K V Prabhu, Joint…
In Conversation with E A Siddiq, Developer of the First Dwarf Basmati Variety
Basmati rice used to get a high price in the domestic and export markets. At one time, it went…
Budget Focus Has Not Shifted From Doles to Development: Ashok Gulati
In an article in the Indian Express, agricultural economist Ashok Gulati and research associate…
We Must Take Advantage of GM Technology, Whether in Maize, Soybean or Mustard, says R S Paroda
“GM technology is very useful for us. The world is taking advantage of it. GM technology…
Explaining the Political Economy of Biotechnology Which Makes Recombinant DNA Technology Acceptable in Medicine But Not Genetic Engineering of Plant Crops
Why was there political acceptance of Green Revolution technologies but genetic engineering (GE) of…