GM mustard: Hearing starts afresh; SC hears arguments on both sides
Three-day hearing concluded by new bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol
Government to take a decision on GM Mustard by September
The Supreme Court will hear petitions against the commercial release of the crop then
Why some people don’t trust science — and how to change their minds
Merely informing people about facts has been found not to change attitudes
Scientists write to PM against ICAR ‘gag order’ on GM mustard
Health and safety of crops draw concern from scientific community
Genetically modified food
A brinjal that democratised science in India
Aniket Aga examines the interplay of science and India’s complex politics in genetically modified democracy
GM Mustard: Doctors demand ban on crops, uprooting of trial plantations
Over 100 doctors across India submit letter to PM Modi warning of health concerns
SC reserves judgement on environmental release of GM mustard
The apex court stated it will determine what is best for the nation in a “highly technical” and scientific matter
SC okays Monsanto’s patent claim over Bt cotton
The agri-business giant earlier had a setback at Delhi high court
Nigeria first to approve Bt cowpea, Ghana may follow
Nigeria has to import cowpea to meet demand for its most important legume
Activists cite violations of statutory regulations in GM mustard approval ahead of SC hearing
GM mustard did not undergo even the limited testing that Bt brinjal underwent
Down To Earth Editor Sunita Narain's submission to parliamentary committee on agriculture regarding GM crops
Parliament panel report on GM food highlights rift within government
Calls for wider discussions before allowing transgenic crops
As told to Parliament (July 12, 2019): India doubled usage of fly ash in nine years
All that was discussed in the House through the day
To protect India’s bees, we need to understand their impact on agricultural practices
Farmers worry about effect of genetically modified crops on honey bees
As told to Parliament (July 22, 2019): States asked to form biotechnology coordination panels against GM crops
Unilever’s Aromat risks recall from markets in Kenya
Seasoning contains GM ingredient, banned in the country since 2012
Brazil’s GM corns no more resistant against bugs
Farmers demand compensation as seed companies blame farmers
Implementation of biosafety norms not satisfactory: Gbedemah
Funds availability a major hindrance, says head of biosafety at CBD
There’s biodiversity in our backyard and it can help us fight malnourishment
Green leafy veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals
Monsanto conducted trials of GM maize without approval, reveals RTI reply
Biotech regulatory panel overlooked violation
Coalition for GM-Free India alleges Solicitor General of India misled court during hearing
Supreme Court recently concluded hearing on environmental release of GM mustard and reserved judgement
Known unknowns: India’s apex food regulator has no data on presence of GMOs in fresh produce imported over past 5 years
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 prohibits import, manufacture, use or sale of GM food without FSSAI’s approval
Cotton Curse: How pink bollworm developed resistance to Bt Cotton
Entomologists say early and late sowing, long-duration crops and not planting other varieties against advice may have contributed to resistance …
China to adopt genetically modified maize and soy: Why it matters for South Africa
If China becomes a consistent net exporter of maize, South Africa would have to explore markets elsewhere
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