States’ entry ruffles GM lobby

Author(s): Latha Jishnu, Jyotika Sood Issue: Sep 30, 2011 Biotech firms object to states getting a say in approving GM crop trials BIOTECH companies in the agriculture sector have taken to a publicity blaze in recent months, splashing advertisements that extol the “inherent safety” of genetically modified (GM) crops along with organising a series of [...]

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Drought hits maize-growing farmers

Abhay Singh, TNN, Aug 15, 2010, 02.51am IST PATNA: Due to drought this year, the country might not be able to tap maize from the state’s three districts — Begusarai, Khagaria, and five blocks of northern Bhagalpur — whose maize yields are considered among the bests in the country. While maize has 108 industrial uses, including in the [...]

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60% of Bihar reeling under drought

IANS, Aug 2, 2010, 10.40am IST, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/60-of-Bihar-reeling-under-drought/articleshow/6246687.cms PATNA: With more than 60% of Bihar reeling under drought-like conditions and the state recording 20% rainfall deficit, the government is set to declare over two dozen districts drought-hit, officials said on Monday. “The state cabinet in its meeting Tuesday will formally declare more than two dozen districts [...]

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States autonomy being encroached: Nitish

States autonomy being encroached: Nitish Patna,(BiharTimes): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed resentment over rise in encroachment on the autonomy of States, which is contrary to the spirit and intent enshrined in the Constitution and in the setting up of the National Development Council. Speaking in the NDC meeting in New Delhi on Saturday [...]

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Scientists train farmers in their farms

Ravi Dayal, TNN, Jun 29, 2010, 05.07am IST PATNA: The state government has started ‘kisan pathshala’ (farm school) at the field level across the state to educate the farmers about the modern techniques of farming, pest management and assess the yield from the farm after use of hybrid seeds. The ‘pathshalas’ have been started at [...]

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