US biotech to plant GM rice with human genes

As told to Parliament (July 26, 2023): Trend of decreasing monsoon rainfall observed in five states in 1989-2018 period

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement

 Integrated rice-fish cultivation is a low-input and eco-friendly practice

Maharashtra approves field trials of GM food crops

Only GM cotton is grown in fields in India as of now

Mark of distinction

Genetic marker for authenticating Darjeeling tea

Science and Technology - Briefs

Field day

India's soils are in a bad shape. T V Jayan investigates

Science and Technology - Briefs

Kerala says no to GM crop

Straw in the wind

Poor regulators do not a rich country make

South Asia

GM field trials now need panchayat nod

South Asia

Global Eco Watch: Chinese pink dolphin numbers rise in Pearl river estuary

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology

Global Eco Watch: 1.2 million Indians died of snake bites in last 20 years

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology

Letters

Letters

EC stops import of US long-grain rice

Dip in yield, low protein content: PAU field experiment finds several problems with nano urea

Production can decrease further year on year if nano urea application is continued

Sustainable agriculture: Punjab needs policies to support crop diversification

Growing maize instead of paddy can reduce water use by 60-70% 

Brazil’s GM corns no more resistant against bugs

Farmers demand compensation as seed companies blame farmers

Can President Mukherjee redress this farmer’s grievance?

World record holder for highest paddy yield awaits certification

With IT villages

Elsewhere the bubble may have burst, but in rural India infotech is alive and kicking

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