Ecology can survive without economics but economics can’t survive without ecology. M K Kailash Murthy had learnt this the hard way. A banker-turned-farmer in Doddinduvadi … No fertilisers, no pesticides, this Karnataka farmer uses only solar energyRead more
Agriculture
Posted inGMO / News
Brazil farmers say GMO corn no longer resistant to pests
Genetically modified corn seeds are no longer protecting Brazilian farmers from voracious tropical bugs, increasing costs as producers turn to pesticides, a farm group said … Brazil farmers say GMO corn no longer resistant to pestsRead more
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Nearly two billion people depend on imported food
The Earth’s capacity to feed its growing population is limited – and unevenly distributed. An increase in cultivated land and the use of more efficient … Nearly two billion people depend on imported foodRead more
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Harvesting Liberty
Michael Lewis (of Growing Warriors) and Rebecca Burgess (of Fibershed)
Posted inNews / Pesticide
Pesticides Causing ‘Catastrophic’ Harms to People, Environment
A new report presented today to the United Nations human rights council finds that the chronic overuse of pesticides across the world has caused “catastrophic” … Pesticides Causing ‘Catastrophic’ Harms to People, EnvironmentRead more
Posted inIndia / Monsanto-Bayer
Monsanto loses legal battle with Indian seed producer
Monsanto lost a legal battle with one of India’s biggest seed producers over a contract dispute on Tuesday, and was ordered to restore a licensing … Monsanto loses legal battle with Indian seed producerRead more
Posted inDocumentary / Economics / India / Multimedia
Nero’s Guests
Nero’s Guests P. Sainath – Inequality and India’s Agrarian Crisis
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Opposition rises to planned agriculture mega-mergers
More than 200 organisations have raised objections to the planned mergers of six giant agriculture corporations. Farmer, farmworker, beekeeper, religious, international development, and environmental groups … Opposition rises to planned agriculture mega-mergersRead more
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Dig for Victory
During WWII, Britain’s food imports were severely restricted and local councils across the country commandeered public and private land for the growing of vegetables and … Dig for VictoryRead more
Posted inGMO / India
Farmer suicides in India correlate with Bt cotton adoption
An important new paper by respected researchers deconstructs the false hype around Bt insecticidal cotton in India. The study shows that: * Bt cotton, introduced … Farmer suicides in India correlate with Bt cotton adoptionRead more