gene-edited rice Archives

India Urged to Halt Release of “Unsafe” Gene-Edited Rice and Sheep Amidst Mounting Scientific Concerns

Krishi News Editor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

New Delhi, India- A broad coalition of 691 individuals, including doctors, researchers, farmers, and public health experts, alongside hundreds of public-spirited organisations operating under the banner of the Coalition for a GM-Free India, has issued an urgent plea to the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. In a letter dated June 26, 2025, the…

Concerns Rise Over Early Release of Gene-Edited Rice in India

Krishi News Editor3 weeks ago05 mins

A group of 20 agricultural scientists from India has raised serious concerns regarding the recent announcement by the Union agriculture ministry. They are worried about the premature release of gene-edited rice varieties. The scientists say this move could have significant consequences for India’s agricultural sector and farmers’ welfare. The scientists are part of a forum…