‘Studies’ that hype Bt cotton benefits, don’t show how Bt technology contributed to yields: a brief critique
Published By kavitha On Tuesday, July 10th 2012. Under Uncategorized Tags: bollworm incidence, Bt cotton, Bt cotton and Yields
The following is a brief critique in the context of two 'studies' that claim great benefits, especially to smallholders, from Bt cotton in India.
http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2012/06/25/1203647109.full.pdf+html
http://farmersforum.in/policy/study-on-socio-economic-impact-assessment-of-bt-cotton-in-india/
Has Bt technology improved cotton yields in India?
Though studies after studies are being brought out by the biotech proponents and industry, claiming that they have findings to ... Continue Reading
Bihar to continue ban on GM seeds
Published By kavitha On Monday, July 9th 2012. Under Uncategorized Tags: Bihar GM seeds ban, GM corn, GM seeds
PATNA: Over 500 varieties of different crop seeds were on display at Gandhi Museum here as agriculturists from all over the country descended on the state capital to take part in the 'Seed Festival' being organized to promote the practice of saving seeds by farmers.
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