The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2025 counselling process has officially begun. This is an important step for students who wish to pursue undergraduate courses in engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy. The registration started on July 7, 2025, and will end on July 16, 2025. Students can register online at…
The debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in India is heating up. With a deadline approaching for negotiations with the United States, India faces pressure to open its agricultural markets to GM crops. The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has made it clear that agriculture is a sacred area for India, warning that accepting GM imports…
As the clock ticks towards the July 9 deadline, US negotiators are urging India to open its agriculture market to genetically modified (GM) crops. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has declared agriculture and dairy as “red lines,” warning that accepting GM imports could threaten farmers’ livelihoods and food safety. Despite these concerns, the global adoption of…
6 July 2025 In India, food is a cultural cornerstone, a source of national pride, and a daily necessity for 1.4 billion people. Yet, the very people who make this abundance possible like farmers, farm labourers, and countless workers across the food systems remain largely invisible in the national consciousness. Their struggles rarely make headlines…
6 July 2025 The Kerala Minister for Agriculture, P. Prasad, has written an urgent letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing grave concerns over proposed amendments to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty). The letter, dated July 5, 2025, warns that the changes could threaten India’s control over…
Rice is one of the most important staple foods in the world. It is a vital part of many cultures, especially in Asia. Recent research reveals that rice was first grown around 10,000 years ago. This crop played a key role in connecting India and Southeast Asia. The story of rice begins in the Yangtze…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in several states. This includes East Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and the Maharashtra Ghats. The IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in these regions. A red alert is in place for extremely heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh. Orange and yellow alerts are…
India is in the process of negotiating a trade deal with the United States. This deal could open the door for the import of genetically modified (GM) animal feed from the US. However, this move may backfire on India’s agricultural exports, especially to the European Union (EU). The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has raised…
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Farmers in Karnataka are raising concerns about the loss of seed sovereignty. They believe this loss threatens food security in the region. Seed sovereignty means farmers have the right to save, use, and exchange seeds. When large corporations control seed production, farmers lose this right. This control can lead to a decline in biodiversity and…
