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GM mustard disastrous for country's agricultural independence, says GEAC member Bhargava
Environmentalist Vandana Shiva had earlier written to parliamentarians from the mustard growing states, cautioning them against the commercialisation of GM mustard
 "GM mustard disastrous for country's agricultural independence, says GEAC member Bhargava")
Letters: GM - Questions persist
The report, "Behind the Monsanto deal, doubts about GMO revolution" (September 16), draws attention to issues regarding pricing and benefits of genetically modified (GM) products.It is apparent the benefits and yields don't match up to the claims made by seed developers. Recent developments are changing the GMO landscape because there have been sharp increases in the amounts and numbers of chemical herbicides applied to GM crop. Seed developers fear more increases in the next few years. They admit that resistance and super weeds are problems, hence the introduction of next generation seeds - and naturally - at higher prices.Mergers of the kind between Monsanto and Bayer are taking place across the seed industry, giving the GMO industry a dominant role in the control and supply of seeds. The merger is also a sign of how influential the GM industry has become around the world. The truth of these mergers is restriction of choice and the squeezing out of competitors.GM crops cannot provide
A Nobel endorsement
But govt must ensure safeguards for GM product trials
No need for licensing pact with GM technology provider: NSAI
NSAI said that seed firms have right to access transgenic varieties to develop hybrids
 "No need for licensing pact with GM technology provider: NSAI")
Growth of GM crops slows for first time in 20 years: Study
Five developing countries - Brazil, Argentina, India, China and South Africa - grew almost half of all GM crops in 2015
Growth of GM crops slows for first time in 20 years: Study
Five developing countries - Brazil, Argentina, India, China and South Africa - grew almost half of all GM crops in 2015
