The European Commission said yesterday it would freeze the approval procedure for a genetically modified maize developed by U.S. company Pioneer Hi-Bred International following a U.S. study which

Tobacco has deservedly terrible reputation. But a team of British scientists has developed a potential use for the crop that may prove beneficial. Genetically engineered tobacco, these scientists

Around three crore people are totally depended on share-cropping system in different areas of agriculture in Bangladesh. A survey report on "share cropping in Bangladesh" revealed it and quoted 1996

The Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI) of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University(TNAU) has worked out packages to increase returns from dryland farms through

North Korea, faced with a daunting food shortage and famine in parts of the country, is encouraging people to raise rabbits as a source of food. The animals provide lots of fur and meat and grow

Brazil, the world's second largest exporter of soyabeans, has approved commercial production of genetically modified soyabeans. The ministry of agriculture authorised Monsanto, the US life sciences

The Report by the House of Commons science and technology committee on genetically modified foods brings a refreshing note of reason to a debate too long dominated by Europe by sensationalism and

Scientists report success with new rice planting methods, some based on ancient practices, that use much less fresh water-- a rapidly dwindling resource in regions where rice is a critical commodity.

After 15 years of protection and three years of partial trade liberalisation, the oilseed industry is at a "critical junction" as it faces a choice between modernisation for global competition or

Changes in rice-growing techniques could significantly reduce the amount of water required in the production process, and help many Asian countries boost rice production, according to the

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