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…
The Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) in Nagpur is developing a new genome editing technique aimed at increasing cotton yields. Cotton is a vital crop for many countries, including India, as it provides fiber for clothing, edible oil, and livestock feed. The growing world population and climate change pose significant challenges for cotton production….
The kharif crop season in India is off to a strong start this year. As of June 27, the total area sown has reached 262.15 lakh hectares. This is an increase of 11.3% from last year, when 235.44 lakh hectares were sown. The rise in area is encouraging for farmers as it suggests higher crop…
India’s agriculture sector is set for a significant boost with the government’s new initiative called the ‘Crop War.’ Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this plan during a review meeting for the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at the ICAR Pusa Campus in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance productivity in key crops such…
