Draft Seeds Bill, 2019
The revised draft Seeds Bill 2019, which the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare placed in the public domain recently for suggestions and comments, seems to be a watered down version of a draft
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HYV potato seeds to be imported from Holland
The government has allowed a number of private companies for importing High Yielding Variety (HYV) of potato seeds aimed at increasing production of potato in the next season.
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Women take control of their food security and sovereignty
Understanding the issues and perspectives of the community, giving voice to their ideas and facilitating institutional building are key in bringing about a sustainable and equitable change. Bringing a
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If you dont save seed, you are not a real farmer
In parts of Mozambique, seed fairs have become an important tool for improving family farming and food sovereignty. The concept is simple: create a space for small farmers from different regions to come together to exchange seeds. Gaining access to (diverse) genetic material allows for new opportunities and ideas for reducing risk and increasing productivity on farms.
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Tribal women attain food sovereignty through seed banks
Tribal communities of Baran district have been able to regain their food sovereignty by preserving local seeds. The women groups have revived their traditional seed storage techniques to preserve seeds in the seed banks. Seed banks have provided assured access to seeds even during the times of drought.
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Gendering agriculture - Putting women first
By gaining critical control over seeds rural women have recovered traditional landraces and biodiversity in agriculture. Initiatives such as Alternative PDS and Food Sovereignty Trust by Deccan Development Society have not only ensured heightened access to food and nutrition but have also empowered women by strengthening their leadership abilities.
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Bt Cotton in India: Development of benefits and the role of government seed price interventions
While previous research has analyzed the impacts of Bt cotton in India, most available studies are based only on one or two years of data. We analyze the technology
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South Asia
BT damage: Thirty per cent cottonseed pods of Bt cotton were damaged in Pakistan
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Agro-biotechnology may fulfil future demands of food
The Agro-Biotechnology can play an important role in the agriculture development of the country. The products of agriculture biotechnology, especially the disease resistance crops, high yielding varieties and new varieties with essential nutrients can fulfil our present and future needs.
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Drought action plan
Union agriculture secretary T. Nanda Kumar today placed a four-pronged contingency plan before the state to mitigate the drought impact in the state. The tips came at a meeting on how to improve agricultural yield.