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
Seeds
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Adapting to change with a blend of traditional and improved practices
In Dhala, farmers have been blending traditional and
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Trust in the seed
This publication highlights the significance of the seed and new crop technologies. It captures the experiences of three key developments in Indian agriculture that sustained growth in agriculture, contributed to increased food production and the alleviation of poverty and hunger.
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Targeting regulation in Indian agriculture
At the end of its first three years, the Indo-United States Knowledge Initiative on Agriculture is recommending changes in regulation to suit US commercial interests.
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Conservation and stewardship of agricultural biodiversity in an era of climate change
Climate change has a profound impact on the dynamics of agricultural and natural ecosystems, particularly sustainability of agricultural biodiversity.
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FAO to help 11,000 flood-affected farmers with seeds, fertilisers
The Food and Agricultural Organisation has undertaken a project to provide more than 11,000 flood-affected farmers with seeds and fertilisers during the upcoming boro season, agriculture ministry sources said.
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Farm fair focus on high-yield seeds
For many of those who feel that agriculture does not have a future in the state, the farm fair organised at Jaipal Singh stadium is an eye opener. Besides, the four
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Climate-ready
Seed multinationals rush for patents SIX leading multinational seed companies, BASF, Monsanto, Syngenta, DuPont, Bayer and Dow, have claimed patent rights on seeds and knowledge designed to combat the impact of climate change in agriculture. They have filed 532 applications in various patent offices for such seeds and plant genomes. Monsanto and BASF have a us $1.5 billion
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Plea to distribute rabi seeds in flood-hit areas
NALBARI, Oct 30
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Bihar farmers to get seeds at half price
Patna: Bihar Agriculture Minister Nagmani on Tuesday said farmers would be given 50 per cent subsidy on the high yielding variety of seeds for Rabi crops -- wheat, gram and masur. Mr. Nagmani said initially two farmers from each of 45,000 villages in the State would be provided seeds at a subsidised rate under the Chief Minister Rapid Seed Extension Programme starting on October 16.
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Dont need subsidies, give us the right price
Rising input prices have almost sounded the death knell for the farmer. Is there a way out? A special report published in Down To Earth.