The Green Revolution is erroneous?
Boro Baski, July 22, 2014 The Green Revolution has changed life in Indian villages, but the main beneficiaries were the landlords. Daily labourers remain poor and marginalised.
Source: Deccan Herald
Uganda earns big from organic agriculture
21/7/2014 Uganda has one of the fastest growing organic certified lands in Africa. The products grown organically and sourced from Uganda include cotton (lint, yarn and finished garments), coffee (Arabic and Robusta), sesame (simsim), dried fruit (pineapples, apple bananas, mangoes, jack-fruit), fresh fruits (pineapple, apple bananas, passion fruits, avocadoes, papaya (pawpaw), ginger), jack-fruit, vanilla, cocoa, […]
Source: Fresh Plaza
Many techies leaning towards organic farming
TNN | Jul 21, 2014, MADURAI: The last few years have witnessed several techies and professionals turning to agriculture. As there is a good demand for organically-grown fruits, vegetables and greens owing to the greater level of awareness, they take up the organic root.
Source: Times of India
GM Food: It’s Time to Confront the BJP
July 20, 2014 By Resources Research, The ability of the biotechnology industry to pursue its aims, regardless of the orientation of the central government, became clear on 18 July 2014 when the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) stated to the press that it has permitted field trials of genetically modified (GM) rice, mustard, cotton, chickpea and […]
Source: India Resists
Press Release from Safe Food Alliance and farmer unions on the GM Field Trials
Chennai 20th July 2014 – Several farmer leaders, farmers, consumer forums and safe food activists have raised questions about the unnecessary haste shown by the GEAC in clearing 60 of the pending 70 applications for field trials of different genetically modified (GM) crops (rice, mustard, chickpea etc.) despite there being several questions from previous GEAC […]
Source: Safe Food Alliance
Approval of field trials of GM food crops – A betrayal of people’s trust
“Dharamakshetra, Sector-8, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 19 July, 2014 Swadeshi Jagran Manch has received the news reports of approval of field trials of GM food crops by Genetically Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), under the Union Ministry of Environment & Forest, with shock, disbelief and anguish. Clearance of field trials for 15 Genetically Modified (GM) crops, […]
Source: Swadeshi Jagran Manch
Sangh flays government genetically-modified crop call
Jul 20, 2014 – Sanjay Basak Cracks have appeared between the Modi government and the Sangh Parivar, with its powerful economic wing, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), openly flaying the government for “deceiving people” on the issue of GM crops. On Friday, the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) under the environment ministry gave the green […]
Source: Asian Age
21 new varities of genetically modified crops approved for field trials by Narendra Modi government.
Tuesday, 15 July 2014 DNA Web Team 21 new varities of genetically modified (GM) crops such as rice, wheat, maize and cotton have been approved for field trials by the Narendra Modi government, say reports. According to these reports, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) — consisting mostly of bio-technology supporters — rejected just one […]
Source: DNA
Organic foods are more nutritious, according to review of 343 studies
Friday Jul 18, 2014 Most everyone who has ever selected their fruits and vegetables from the “organic” section while grocery shopping probably thought they were doing something good for their bodies and the environment. Yet the question of whether organic foods are in fact more nutritious than their conventionally grown counterparts remains a topic of […]
Source: Los Angeles Times
Scientific Analysis Debunks GM Industry Myths
17 July 2014 The second edition of the book “GMO Myths and Truths” by Earth Open Source released earlier this year tackles the claims by the biotech industry on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and presents the truth with hard evidence. Written by genetic engineers, 34 ‘myths’ relating to GM techniques, science and regulation, health effects, […]
Source: Earth Open Source
Seeds of Destruction: The Diabolical World of Genetic Manipulation
F. William Engdahl Global Research, May 20, 2014 “Control the oil, and you control nations. Control the food, and you control the people.”* -Henry Kissenger “Seeds of Destruction: The Hidden Agenda of Genetic Manipulation” by F. William Engdahl is a skillfully researched book that focuses on how a small socio-political American elite seeks to establish […]
Source: Global Research
Bhoomi Network offers a workshop on…. Home Composting
What you can expect from the workshop? The workshop will discuss the art of composting and simplify the science behind it. You will discover the basics of backyard composting learn how to turn your kitchen waste and scraps into earthy rich compost to use as manure or mulch in your garden. The workshop will be […]
Date 9th August, 2014
Time 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Organic Mela in Thiruvananthapuram
The Organic Mela is a once in two-months event organised by the public interest group Thanal and the Organic Bazaar – an outlet run as a farmers-consumers group initiative. This time, on display and sale are very rare traditional rice varieties such as Navara, Mullankazhama, Wyanadan Thondi, Gandashala, Urunnikazhama, Kuruva, Thavalakannan, Kuttadan all from Kerala. […]
Date 17th to 19th July 2014,
Time 10 am and 7.30 pm.
Systematic approach to in-situ water harvesting assures irrigation
July 9, 2014 During summer, the field is ploughed and furrows (one foot depth) are made. When it rains the water stays back in each of the furrows and sinks into the soil. Fast changing climatic pattern, untimely rains and prolonged dry spells are creating problems for agriculture.
Source: The Hindu
Pesticides impair bumblebees’ ability to forage
London July 11, 2014 Long-term exposure to pesticides harms bees’ ability to forage for pollen and may be changing their choices of which flowers to visit, a new study has found. Scientists used Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which are similar to those used by courier firms to track parcels, to monitor the day-to-day behaviour of […]
Source: Business Standard
Bird decline ‘smoking gun’ for pesticide’s effects
By Matt McGrath, 9 July 2014 The widespread use of a type of insecticide that has been blamed for honeybee deaths is linked to a marked decline in bird numbers in Europe, a report says. Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid chemical, is widely used in agriculture to exterminate pests. Dutch scientists say their data shows that […]
Source: News science & environment
Millet Festival
Mahamudra is hosting a millet festival as a way of promoting good health among everyone. They are extremely healthy, gluten free and are excellent substitutes for other grains. Sample dishes like Neer Moru, Kaikari, Dhaniya Soup, Burnt Corn Salad, Cheesy Millet Balls, Coriander and Millet Rice, Millet Coconut Rice, Ragi Halwa, Samai Payasam and other […]
Date Until July 20
Time 12.00 PM – 10.00 PM
Meghalaya eyes Rs 100 cr allocation
Raju Das SHILLONG, July 12 Eyeing a fair chunk from the Rs 100 crore earmarked for organic farming in the Union Budget for the North East, Meghalaya has said that its programmes on organic farming is unlike any other government schemes being run in the NE. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that Meghalaya has been […]
Source: Assam Tribune
Differences between organic and non-organic food
New findings – organic crops, such as fruit, vegetables and cereals, and crop-based foods are up to 60% higher in a number of key antioxidants than non-organic crops. The findings shatter the myth that how we farm does not affect the quality of the food we eat. A landmark paper to be published in the […]
Source: Soil Association
Organic farming, connectivity among budget steps for northeast (Roundup)
July 10, 2014 Organic farming, agricultural research, surface connectivity, sports and entertainment are set to get a boost in northeast India with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s first budget allocating funds for these purposes. Renowned economist and Tripura University Professor Indraneel Bhowmik said: “It is a practical budget in so far as making real estimates.”
Source: Business Standard
Madikeri Farmer Eyes Record With 41-ft Cane
By B C Dinesh 10th July 2014 MADIKERI:B Hoovaiah is a happy man. A stalk of sugarcane grown by Hoovaiah in Madikeri is all set to enter the Guinness Records as the tallest in the world. The earlier record, set in 2001, was held by Venkatesh Gowda of Kolar. Hoovaiah, a BSNL tower operator in […]
Source: The New Indian Express
Manju Warrier to Endorse Organic Farming
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Thiruvananthapuram — Noted Malayalam actress Manju Warrier has been named brand ambassador of the organic farming initiatives of Kudumbashree, a women empowerment mission in Kerala.
Source: India West
Lack of Patronage Hits Navara Rice
A. Satish, July 7, 2014 Is organic navara rice an answer to wheat protein gluton allergy? There have been enquiries from around the country by persons suffering from multiple sclerosis. Traditionally, the rice which has medicinal properties has been used in Kerala for treating rheumatic patients and was in good demand during the month of the Malayalam month […]
Source: The New Indian Express
Fair on organic food, traditional arts opens
DC Correspondent Chennai July 5 A fair at Anna Nagar corporation Park has stalls selling organic food, and artisans and potters show-casing their eco friendly products. There are also activists from Greenpeace and Safe Food Alliance offering information on toxic food residues and how organic food is the wise way forward. Varieties of fresh […]
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Wide variety on display at seed festival
R. Krishna Kumar MYSORE, July 6, 2014 A unique exhibition showcasing over 1,500 indigenous varieties of paddy and millets was inaugurated here on Saturday. The two-day seed festival is being organised by Sahaja Samruddha, an organisation promoting conservation of indigenous crops. Krishna Prasad of the organisation said that Mysore is renowned for agricultural crops that […]
Source: The Hindu