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Agri-biotechnologyAgriculture PolicyBriefing
July 10, 2018

Cooking Oil Self-Sufficiency Can't be Achieved by Revisiting High Tariffs of the Late 1980s

By vivian fernandes
Import duties on cooking oil have been raised four times since last August. But without productivity…
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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

By vivian fernandes
Vivian Fernandes summarises the judgement of the division bench of the Delhi High Court which…
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Agri-biotechnologyAgriculture PolicyBt cottonBt technology
April 12, 2018

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

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

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

By vivian fernandes
Creating awareness about the rights of farmers and plant breeders to the plant material they have…
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March 31, 2018

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

By vivian fernandes
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

By vivian fernandes
In an article in Massive Science, a website devoted to the communication of science to the public…
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Agri-biotechnologyAgriculture PolicyBriefing
March 27, 2018

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

By vivian fernandes
Having recommended release of GM mustard to farmers last May, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal…
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March 13, 2018

Seed Producers Protest Cut in Retail Price of Bt Cottonseed by Rs 60 a Pack; Trait Fees Reduced by Rs 10

By vivian fernandes
After keeping the cottonseed industry in suspense for a week, the agriculture ministry notified a…
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Agri-biotechnologyAgriculture PolicyRice
March 7, 2018

Pre-1900 Organic Farming Can’t Cure Excesses of Green Revolution: Deepak Pental

By vivian fernandes
Geneticist and former Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, Deepak Pental, 67, was given the lifetime…
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February 13, 2018

FSII Expresses "Deep Concern" at Maharashtra Govt's Statements to Hold Seed Companies Liable for Losses Arising from Pink Bollworm Resistance

By vivian fernandes
The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), the breakaway group from the National Seed…
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