Biotech Traits and Seed Industry Restructuring
The introduction of two genetically modified traits, herbicide tolerance and insect resistance, into corn and soybeans in the 1980s and 1990s led to an oligopoly...
Continue ReadingCentral Seed Committee Approves Four New Indian Mustard Varieties
The Central Seed Committee, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India, has recently announced the notification of four new Indian...
Continue ReadingLeading player in rice production and sales sector Vibaantta Global acquires BGE Global Distribution Inc
Vibaantta Global Private Limited, a prominent player in the rice production and sales sector, has announced its acquisition of BGE Global Distribution Inc, a Florida-based...
Continue ReadingIndia needs a new maize revolution
Maize, the queen of cereals, is becoming a vital source of raw material not only to increase ethanol production but also to feed growing poultry,...
Continue ReadingNational Seed Association demands price correction of cotton seeds
The National Seed Association of India (NSAI) has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by the government to only marginally increase the price of...
Continue ReadingNSAI upset over meagre increase in cottonseed price; cautions drop in seed availability
The National Seed Association of India (NSAI) has expressed ‘deep concern’ over the meagre increase in the price of Bt cottonseeds for the upcoming kharif...
Continue ReadingEnglish farmers plan to be first to grow gene-edited crops
An Oxfordshire grower is pioneering a project to grow the first gene-edited crops on commercial farms in Europe.The British On-Farm Innovation Network (Bofin) is planning...
Continue ReadingCoromandel’s Gromor Drive Crosses 16K+ acres of Drone-led Spraying
Coromandel International Limited, India’s leading Agri solutions provider in the business of Fertilisers, Crop Protection Chemicals, Bio products, Specialty Nutrients, Organic Fertilizer and Retail, announced...
Continue ReadingUrgent need to bring agrochemicals under PLI scheme: CCFI
Fresh investment of Rs. 12 000 crore expected by Indian companies in the next 3-5 years if PLI scheme is immediately approvedIndia has the capacity...
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