In the case of GM HT mustard, the specific concern is the use of glufosinate, a herbicide that is commonly used with HT crops to control weeds
By PTI 15/05/2023
The Crop Residue Management (CRM) project is in alignment with the Government of India's guidelines (2020) for CRM in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and National Capital Territory of Delhi
By Outlook Planet Desk 29/04/2023
While the impact (of stubble burning) on air pollution is currently minimal as wind speed is high and there is dispersion, the fact is that crop burning season has started and it needs to be urgently addressed as per the directions of the Supreme Court,"
By Outlook Planet Desk 23/09/2020
The stubble burning which is likely to start later this month ahead of the Rabi crop sowing season can exacerbate the Coronavirus crisis, an agricultural-cum-environment expert has cautioned.
By Outlook Planet Desk 23/09/2020
The pandemic lockdowns have forced South Asia to shut down polluting firms, but after they are lifted air pollution can still be controlled, and transboundary collaboration will help
By Syed Muhammad Abubakar; Ankita Anand 24/08/2020