Even as it investigates allegations that unapproved genetically modified (GM) rice was exported to Europe, the Centre has yet to make a decision on a research proposal from its own scientists that would allow plants to be genetically modified without the use of conventional transgenic...
Festival demand in major upcountry markets ahead of Diwali has driven up nutmeg prices to between ₹600 and ₹650 per kg. However, due to unprecedented rains in Kerala, production has dropped, and a variety of other issues have prompted farmers to expect higher prices. Nutmeg is a fragrant...
₹2,000-3000Cr budget, Centre to Modernize and Digitalize 97,000 PACs in the country With a budget of around ₹2,000-3000 crore over the next five years, the Central Cooperation Ministry is working on a new central scheme to modernize and digitalize over 97,000 primary agriculture...
India will express its displeasure to France and the European Union over being wrongfully identified as the source of 500 tonnes of genetically modified broken rice converted into rice flour by a French company, Westhove, despite the fact that the country does not produce any commercial...
In India, Crystal Crop Protection Limited has purchased cotton, mustard, pearl millet, and grain sorghum hybrids from Bayer. Crystal has entered into a definitive agreement with Bayer in this regard, and both companies stated in a joint statement that the transaction is expected to close...
