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Bt Cotton Row

Govt pushes for HT-BT cotton to counter increasing demand to use glyphosate

The government is deliberating complex policy decisions regarding Herbicide-tolerant BT (HTBT) cotton and the use of herbicide 'glyphosate' as industry demands intensify, Agriculture Commissioner P K Singh said on Friday. The key issue revolves around permitting widespread glyphosate application in cotton farming, even as discussions are underway about officially introducing HTBT cotton varieties in the country. "On one hand, the industry is demanding the use of glyphosate in cotton. Then how to go for that?" Singh said addressing a brainstorming session on emerging challenges and management strategies for weed management in India. A dedicated committee is presently studying the implications of introducing herbicide-tolerant cotton varieties, at a time when glyphosate could potentially be used without such modifications, he said. Such policy matters remain unresolved and require thorough examination, the official emphasised. German life science company Bayer has applied for regula

Govt pushes for HT-BT cotton to counter increasing demand to use glyphosate
Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 4:54 PM IST

SC clears Monsanto's patent for Bt cotton seed, but biotech firms want more

Biotechnology companies had put on hold new patents and technologies in the agricultural sector in the two years since the controversy began

SC clears Monsanto's patent for Bt cotton seed, but biotech firms want more
Updated On : 10 Jan 2019 | 1:25 AM IST

Karnataka HC stay sends duel between Monsanto, seed companies back to square one

The primary bone of contention is state intervention in fixing retail prices and royalty fees for Bt cotton seeds

Karnataka HC stay sends duel between Monsanto, seed companies back to square one
Updated On : 26 Mar 2016 | 11:43 AM IST

Bt cotton row: Monsanto threatens to re-evaluate India biz

Mosanto is against the the govt's decision to control cotton seed prices including trait or royalty value

Bt cotton row: Monsanto threatens to re-evaluate India biz
Updated On : 04 Mar 2016 | 2:14 PM IST