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Taliban destroys opium crops in Afghanistan

The Afghan Government and clerics have welcomed the action by the Taliban.

Fire in agriculture field, crops destroyed

A fire broke out in 500 acres of agriculture field in a village on the outskirts of the city on Sund...

SC seeks report on GM crops` field trials

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought form an expert committee a report on desirability of the field ...

Stop fungal disease in crops, feed 600 million

Stemming fungal diseases in the world`s five most important crops could feed more than 600 million p...

Agri scientists urge govt to lift moratorium on Bt-brinjal

The government should remove all constraints in the research and development work of biotech crops a...

Fungus trials on Himachal crops successful

Scientists claimed that trials on vegetable crops in varied temperatures of Himachal Pradesh have be...

Lack of coordination in Guj affecting crops: BKS

BKS claimed that over 3.75 lakh applications of farmers seeking electricity connections have been a...

Trial of GM crops only after state govt`s approval

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has directed companies conducting field trials of ...

No farmer will be allowed to die: Bihar minister

State Agriculture Minister Narendra said the state government would provide subsidy on diesel in the...

Scientists edge close to hybrid plant crops

Scientists have taken a major step towards creating hybrid crop plants.

UP govt incurred losses of Rs 2,770 cr due to floods last year

The Uttar Pradesh government has incurred losses to a tune of Rs 2,770 crore during floods last year...

Plants adapt genetically to survive unfavourable environments

The findings could one day be used to help food crops survive in new or changing environments.

`Ban on Bt brinjal hurting Indian scientists`

A leading Indian biochemist has urged Environment & Forests ministry to lift ban on Bt brinjal.

Pro-GM crops group mobilising opinion in states

With a moratorium on cultivation of GM crops, pro-biotech crops group are now mobilising opinion in ...

CPM shifts stand on Genetically Modified crops

A CPI(M) leader said that it will be unscientific to oppose in to the introduction of such seeds int...

Over 1,000 tonnes of marijuana crops destroyed in Russia in 2010

More than 1,000 tonnes of marijuana crops were destroyed in Russia this year, Federal Drug Control ...

Crops worth millions washed off in Chhattisgarh rains

After braving a poor monsoon, farmers in Chhattisgarh are again facing testing times as unabated rai...

Rains claim 16 lives, damage crops in Andhra

Heavy rains have claimed 16 lives in coastal Andhra Pradesh since the last two days and have caused...

Heavy rains in Andhra Pradesh; crops affected

With heavy rains lashing the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and affecting crops in over 3 lakh ...

Pawar advocates GM crops for meeting food security plans

Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Saturday advocated introduction of genetically modifie...

Himachal now insures wheat, barley crops

Himachal Pradesh has now brought wheat and barley crops under an insurance scheme to protect them fr...

Climate friendly crops reflect sunlight

Planting `climate friendly` crops that reflect sunlight could help offset effects of global warming....

Crops reflecting sunlight could offset global warming

Planting climate friendly crops could help offset the effects of global warming.

Ban genetically modified crops: Greenpeace India

A Greenpeace India delegation demanded a ban on GM crops, saying they were a threat to agriculture.

Plagiarism plagues India`s genetically modified crops

A landmark report by academies revealed that plagiarism plagues India`s genetically modified crops.

Rains damange crops in over 21,000 ha in E Godavari: Collector

East Godavari District Collector said crops in 21,268 hect & 20,694 houses submerged due to heavy ra...

India may produce bumper crop this year: Pawar

With prospects of good monsoon and increase in area under Kharif crops, India is likely to have a "b...

China uses drone aircraft to monitor poppy crops

The month-long campaign is timed with the summer opium blooming season.

Research in 36 more GM crops in process: Ramesh

Research projects on at least 36 genetically modified crops including rice, okra, brinjal, potato, g...

Study indicates farmers not keen on GM crops

In the backdrop of the controversy over the safety of use of Bt brinjal in the country, a study has...

Scientists find new way to help crops fight pests

An international team of scientists has managed to transfer disease resistance from one plant family...

Scientists find new way to help crops fight pests

An international team of scientists has managed to transfer disease resistance from one plant family...

`Steps adequate to avoid contamination during GM field trials`

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh today said the prescribed stipulations to avoid contamination o...

Greenpeace denounces UN support for GM crops in Mexico

The UN`s Food and Agriculture Organisation is supporting the introduction of transgenic, or genetica...

Nematodes: Hidden enemies and most devastating pests

Nematodes were the most devastating pests causing huge losses in agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultu...

Going by science, Bt Brinjal is safe: Prithviraj Chavan

Science Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday said here that there is no point "emotionalising the is...

Experts caution on the introduction of GM crops

With Bt brinjal issue sparking a controversy, agricultural experts and farmers leaders Saturday un...

Monsanto to continue research on GM crops in India

A day after the Indian govt. placed a moratorium on cultivation of Bt Brinjal, US-based firm Monsant...

Developing nations lack biosafety norms to test GM crops: IFPRI

As many as 100 developing countries lack biosafety norms to test the risks posed by genetically mo...

Make clear stand on GM crops field trial: SC asks Govt

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from the Centre on the steps taken by it to regulate ...

`No clear evidence of impact on health, crops due to IOC fire`

The huge fire at the Indian Oil Corporation`s fuel depot in Jaipur last month affected the air qua...

Grape, standing crops affected in Heavy downpour in Maha

Heavy unseasonal rains in Maharashtra have taken a toll of grape crop with crores of rupees worth o...

Genetically modified crops succumb to bug infection

As the debate over the safety of genetically modified food continues to rage, biologists have found ...

World must use GM crops: UK science academy

The world needs GM crops both to raise food yields and minimize environmental impact of farming, Bri...

Speedy repair of Sunkesula dam will save crops: Chandrababu

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Prez N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday urged that repair works of Sunkesula d...

Human urine can help grow bumper tomato crops

Human urine can help grow bumper tomato crops that can be eaten safely, says a new study.

Recent spell of rains helpful for crops: Govt

The govt has said rainfalls in the last few days would help improve productivity of Kharif crops lik...

Centre to consult states on drought salvage efforts

Worried over the impact of monsoon failure, the Centre has convened a meeting of the State Agricultu...

Weatherman forecast rain; might save paling crops

Amid severe drought in Jharkhand, the weatherman predicted a fairly widespread rainfall across the s...

Govt studying effects of climate change on crops

The government today said it has initiated several projects to develop high-temperature tolerant s...

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