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Yet To Take Policy Decision On GM Mustard Crop, Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that so far it has not taken any policy decision on the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop.
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Top Court Extends Stay On Commercial Release Of Genetically Modified Mustard
The Supreme Court today extended the stay on the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard crop till further orders as the matter did not reach the board for hearing.
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Environmental Impact Of Genetically Modified Crops Unveiled
Widespread adoption of genetically modified crops has reduced the use of insecticides, but increased the use of herbicides as weeds become more resistant, according to the largest study of GM crops and pesticide use to date.
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People Want GMO Food Labeled - Which is Pretty Much all They Know About GMOs
After years of fierce debate involving scientists, food manufacturers, farmers and environmental groups, Congress has just passed a bill that would make it mandatory to inform consumers about the GMOs - or genetically modified organisms - in their food.
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What Makes People Queasy About Engineered Foods
Food from genetically modified crops is no more dangerous to eat than food produced by conventional agriculture.
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PM Narendra Modi Asked To Decide Fate Of GM Mustard
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been urged by India's chief scientific advisor to decide the fate of the country's first genetically modified (GM) food crop, mustard, and a recent meeting suggests authorities may support commercialisation.
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NITI Aayog's Task Force on Agriculture May Finalise Report by August 31
The task force on agriculture headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya is likely to finalise its report by August 31, the government informed Parliament today.
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EU Parliament Approves New GM Crops Planting Rules
The European Union's legislature has approved by a big margin a new law giving EU member states the power to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops even if they have been approved by the food safety authority of the 28-nation bloc.
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Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar Bats for Genetically Modified Crop Trials
The Narendra Modi government is committed to going ahead with trials for genetically modified or GM crops and a decision on commercialization will be taken only after proper scientific evaluation, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has told NDTV.
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BJP MPs Opt Out of US Junket by Seed-Giant Monsanto
Four law-makers of the ruling BJP have reportedly opted out of a junket to the US organised by seed giant Monsanto. The week-long study tour begins tomorrow; 15 MPs from various parties were invited.
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Zero-Tolerance For Genetically Modified Rice: China
Recently, the Hubei province in China came under the scanner for illegally selling genetically modified rice. China has banned the growth of genetically modified crops especially rice and wheat which is a staple in their cuisine. Few reporters bought...
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France Definitively Bans Genetically Modified Corn
France definitively banned the growing of genetically modified corn on Monday after its highest court and Senate both confirmed an existing ban.
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Strong patent regime needed for GM crops: Minister
The World Agriculture Forum Congress (WAFC) 2013 began here Tuesday with union Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar calling for a strong patent regime to regulate genetically modified (GM) crops in the country.Addressing the inaugural session...
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World Food Prize Goes to Three Biotech Scientists
This year's World Food Prize is going to a Belgian scientist and two researchers in the United States for their innovations that brought the world genetically modified crops.The prize organizers say the technology that allows for the stable transfer of...
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Now, activists want review of Bt cotton
Enthused by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's decision to stop the entry of Bt brinjal into the country, anti-GM (Genetically Modified crops) activists are demanding a review on Bt cotton, the first genetically modified crop to be allowed in India.
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Yet To Take Policy Decision On GM Mustard Crop, Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that so far it has not taken any policy decision on the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop.
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Top Court Extends Stay On Commercial Release Of Genetically Modified Mustard
The Supreme Court today extended the stay on the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard crop till further orders as the matter did not reach the board for hearing.
-
Environmental Impact Of Genetically Modified Crops Unveiled
Widespread adoption of genetically modified crops has reduced the use of insecticides, but increased the use of herbicides as weeds become more resistant, according to the largest study of GM crops and pesticide use to date.
-
People Want GMO Food Labeled - Which is Pretty Much all They Know About GMOs
After years of fierce debate involving scientists, food manufacturers, farmers and environmental groups, Congress has just passed a bill that would make it mandatory to inform consumers about the GMOs - or genetically modified organisms - in their food.
-
What Makes People Queasy About Engineered Foods
Food from genetically modified crops is no more dangerous to eat than food produced by conventional agriculture.
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PM Narendra Modi Asked To Decide Fate Of GM Mustard
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been urged by India's chief scientific advisor to decide the fate of the country's first genetically modified (GM) food crop, mustard, and a recent meeting suggests authorities may support commercialisation.
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NITI Aayog's Task Force on Agriculture May Finalise Report by August 31
The task force on agriculture headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya is likely to finalise its report by August 31, the government informed Parliament today.
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EU Parliament Approves New GM Crops Planting Rules
The European Union's legislature has approved by a big margin a new law giving EU member states the power to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops even if they have been approved by the food safety authority of the 28-nation bloc.
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Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar Bats for Genetically Modified Crop Trials
The Narendra Modi government is committed to going ahead with trials for genetically modified or GM crops and a decision on commercialization will be taken only after proper scientific evaluation, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has told NDTV.
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BJP MPs Opt Out of US Junket by Seed-Giant Monsanto
Four law-makers of the ruling BJP have reportedly opted out of a junket to the US organised by seed giant Monsanto. The week-long study tour begins tomorrow; 15 MPs from various parties were invited.
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Zero-Tolerance For Genetically Modified Rice: China
Recently, the Hubei province in China came under the scanner for illegally selling genetically modified rice. China has banned the growth of genetically modified crops especially rice and wheat which is a staple in their cuisine. Few reporters bought...
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France Definitively Bans Genetically Modified Corn
France definitively banned the growing of genetically modified corn on Monday after its highest court and Senate both confirmed an existing ban.
-
Strong patent regime needed for GM crops: Minister
The World Agriculture Forum Congress (WAFC) 2013 began here Tuesday with union Minister of State for Agriculture Tariq Anwar calling for a strong patent regime to regulate genetically modified (GM) crops in the country.Addressing the inaugural session...
-
World Food Prize Goes to Three Biotech Scientists
This year's World Food Prize is going to a Belgian scientist and two researchers in the United States for their innovations that brought the world genetically modified crops.The prize organizers say the technology that allows for the stable transfer of...
-
Now, activists want review of Bt cotton
Enthused by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh's decision to stop the entry of Bt brinjal into the country, anti-GM (Genetically Modified crops) activists are demanding a review on Bt cotton, the first genetically modified crop to be allowed in India.
