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Agri-biotechnologyAgriculture PolicyBt technology
April 13, 2018

Why the Delhi High Court Struck Down Monsanto's Patent on Transgenic Bollgard II Insecticidal Bt Cotton Technology

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Vivian Fernandes summarises the judgement of the division bench of the Delhi High Court which…
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April 12, 2018

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Mahyco Monsanto Biotech's Patent; Shocks Agribiotechnology Industry

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A two-judge bench of the  Delhi High Court has set aside Monsanto’s patent on the transgenic…
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April 4, 2018

No Conflict Between Patent and Plant Breeders' Rights, Says New Chairman of PPVFR Authority

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Creating awareness about the rights of farmers and plant breeders to the plant material they have…
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Agri-biotechnologyAgriculture PolicyBriefing
March 31, 2018

GM Crops Have a Beneficial "Halo" Effect on Non-GM Crops, Says Study

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Genetically-modified (GM) crops are vilified but they are not only safe but also have a beneficial…
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March 31, 2018

Devang Mehta, a Young Zurich-based Scientist Writes Why He Quit GM Research

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In an article in Massive Science, a website devoted to the communication of science to the public…
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March 27, 2018

GEAC to Ask Deepak Pental for GM Mustard to be Tested on Honeybees: Release Decision Effectively Postponed to the Next Government

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Having recommended release of GM mustard to farmers last May, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal…
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Briefing
March 26, 2018

If Sudanese Envoy Finds India's Solar Pumps Magical; Won't Cutting-edge Research in Africa's Orphan Crops be Truly Transformative?

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Solar pumps are a “magical product” says Sirajuddin Hamid Yousif, the ambassador of Sudan, which…
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Agriculture PolicyBriefing
March 22, 2018

Govt's Target of Doubling Milk Output Might be Up-ended by Unrealistic Assumptions, Love of Indigenous Breeds

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Not only are the  government’s targets to raise milk production by 80 percent and treble dairy…
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Agriculture PolicyBriefing
March 17, 2018

Land is Not Just Immovable Property for Tribals; Maharashtra Rejects Nearly 2/3rd of Tribal Claims for Land Rights

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There was a compelling reason for tribals to undertake the 180 km walk from Nashik to Mumbai in the…
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Agriculture PolicyBriefing
March 15, 2018

Long Distance March By Tribals from Nashik for Their Just Demands Won Sympathy, Pressured Fadnavis Govt Into Conceding Them

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Vivian Fernandes reports on the march of tribals and farmers from Nashik to Mumbai and what made the…
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