Agricultural technologies in India: a review
Agriculture sector in India is a primary source of livelihood for a majority of the population. Low and stagnant income in the sector remains a focal point of policy debate in India. The most prominent
Biotechnology
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Voices and views: why biotech?
Voices and Views: Why Biotech? is a collection of personal essays on individuals from all over the world who have followed the development of biotechnology and are convinced that it has a significant role
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GM crops: global socio-economic and environmental impacts 1996-2013
This study presents the findings of research into the global socio-economic and environmental impact of genetically modified (GM) crops in the eighteen years since they were first commercially planted
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Biotech cotton in India 2002 to 2014: adoption, impact, progress and future
The document measures the success of biotech cotton by featuring a comprehensive overview of the adoption, impact, progress and future of biotech cotton in the country. It presents a synopsis of the 13
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Nigeria: President Signs Biosafety Bill Into Law
President Goodluck Jonathan has finally signed the National Biosafety Agency Bill, which is a milestone in the domestication of modern biotechnology in Nigeria, into law. Recall that the biosafety bill,
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Who benefits from gm crops?: the expansion of agribusiness interests in Africa through biosafety policy
US agencies, funders such as the Gates Foundation, and agribusiness giant Monsanto are trying to force unwilling African nations to accept expensive and insufficiently tested Genetically Modified (GM)
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China underlines cautious approach to biotech crops
(Reuters) - China will continue to promote research into genetically modified crops while maintaining strict controls on safety of the technology, a top agriculture official said on Tuesday, underscoring
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Multiple Toxins in Bt Crops Don't Solve Pest Evolution Problem
New findings could actually improve practices for current biotech crops. Scientists have discovered that multiple toxins in transgenic crops don't help when it comes to pest control. Many crops have
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Genomics are transforming our understanding of responses to climate change
Genomic approaches are revolutionizing the biomedical sciences, providing new ways in which to approach the development of therapeutic practices and the understanding of the causal bases of disease. So,
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Organic farming not always best for environment, says government adviser
Lord Krebs claims that organic farming needs more land than conventional methods to produce the same yield Organic farming could be worse for the climate than conventional farming methods, one of the
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GM crops a solution to growing farmer suicide?
Speakers said that there were some misunderstandings among the people regarding GM crops which needed to be addressed on a priority basis Genetically modified crops can be a solution for the growing