To feed the cattle of the West

Extensive soya bean cultivation in Madhya Pradesh to supply fodder to the West has cut a swathe of degradation

Deep-rooted gains

Intercropping soybean with sugar cane not only is more profitable but also benefits the latter crop

A bean full of problems

In utter disregard of environmental and health safety norms, the Indian government has okayed a deal for import of soybean to satisfy oil …

It's bean fuel

A fuel from a vegetable source that is non-toxic, biodegradable and can be used in conventional diesel engines with little or no modifications

All that ails pulses in India

The past three decades have seen stagnation in acreage, production and productivity of pulses across the country due to a bevy of reasons that …

Climate change hits food production

Global warming has resulted in 20 per cent increase in price of wheat, maize, rice and soybean

Severe urea shortage leads to row between Madhya Pradesh, Centre

An extended monsoon in the state increased wheat acreage, leading to spiraling urea demand and a consequent war of words

GM food debate hots up again

Gilles-Eric Seralini, one of the first scientists to warn the world about the dangers of genetically modified food, counters pro-GM scientists in …

Monsanto does it again

The biotech seed giant sues a farmer for planting unbranded commodity seeds bought in the open market for patent infringement

Crazy GM patent system

The Brazilian lawsuit against Monsanto’s royalty on soybean seeds exposes the irrational way in which laws apply to GM crops

How much is the crop loss in flood-hit states?

In Uttar Pradesh, over 30,000 hectares of sown crops have been affected by the floods in 12 districts

Bhavantar Yojna: MP farmers refuse to sign up for 2nd round

Most of the over 200 farmers Down To Earth talked to in 6 villages of Hoshangabad and Sehore districts said they would not register for the …

The powerhouse

Kinema is the best and cheapest substitute for animal protein

Mean bean

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Saving soya

A solution to its biggest pest in sight

Where's the beef?

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Seeds of monopoly

A US firm's patent application on soyabean seeds harves fear rivals

Fungal wand

How to get maximum out of antioxidants in soy

East is best

Feeling the heat

It has been fortnight full of bad news for biotech firm Monsanto

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Brazil

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