Africa is being targe

The Beej Bachao Andolan boasts of a collection of native seed varieties that could put any genebank to shame

Seed varieties are named according to their inherent properties Traditional seed varieties are named either after their appearance or properties. One need not be a specialist to understand the characteristics of a particular seed variety. Some of the desc

Monsanto's experiments on "Bollard" cotton come underfire in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

Brazil approves of transgenic crops

Farmers of the world are under attack. A new technology threatens to make them totally dependent on multinational corporations

A proposed new law threatens to abandon farmers to the tender mercies of seed corporations

A new genetic technology patented in the US that prevents germination of seeds saved from harvest, may pose serious problems for farmers. The new "Terminator' technology is potentially "lethal' and a

The Seeds Rules provides for the institution of the National Seeds Board, its function and tasks and all the related procedures dealing with: the registration of seed varieties; the Seeds Dealers; the classification of seeds and their sources; the procedures for certification and related fees; the contents of labels on seeds packages and contain

Neem clones identified by Indian scientists will boost export of neem based products

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