Crackdown on Illegal HTBT Cotton Seed Trade in Nagpur and Yavatmal
In a significant operation, authorities in Nagpur and Yavatmal have seized over 700 packets of illegal HTBT (Herbicide-Tolerant Bt) cotton seeds. The action was taken to combat the rising trade of unauthorized seeds in Maharashtra. HTBT cotton seeds are genetically modified to resist herbicides, making them popular among farmers. However, these seeds are illegal in…