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Environment Ministry clarifies on field trials of GM crops

Press Trust of India New Delhi July 21, 2014 Environment Ministry today clarified that it has given no approval for field trials of certain varieties of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. The ministry, however, said that the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has recommended certain cases for field trials.

DNA editorial on this govt’s “tearing hurry”

Tuesday, 22 July 2014   By clearing field trials of several GM food crops, India takes another step towards commercial release without reliable regulators, safeguards or risk studies By authorising field trials for 15 more genetically modified (GM) food crops, India has signalled its intention of fast-tracking its use of GM technology.  India has only […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]