Chandigarh, Nov 29 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Sunday said his government has set a target of doubling agricultural production by 2020, and urged scientists to develop better technology to help farmers.
‘To bring about a second green revolution in the state, scientists will have to develop modern equipment and seeds capable of yielding [...]
Ranchi, Nov 2(ANI): Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Chandrashekhar Sahu on Monday said that the State Government opposed the cultivation of genetically modified Bt brinjal in the State, as the genetically modified crop is not safe for consumption.
Sahu’s comment comes after the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee approved of commercialization of Bt brinjal.
“Brinjals are consumed by the [...]
Datia (Madhya Pradesh), Aug. 9(ANI): Farmers are a worried lot in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district as they are experiencing acute water scarcity, which has been further aggravated by deficit rainfall leading to a drought like situation in the region.
“Due to inadequate rains we are sitting idle. [...]
