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Ralegan Siddhi: A Village in India Makes Good

Posted on April 22, 2011 by webmaster

We’ve been hearing a lot of success stories from India in the last few years, but they’ve mainly been urban stories. From rural areas, we’re hearing more about the price of success: water tables impacted by industrial development; farm land … Continue reading →

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Bt Brinjal and the Great GMO Debate

Posted on January 25, 2010 by webmaster

India’s considering legalizing genetically modified brinjal – the vegetable otherwise known as eggplant or aubergine. (Or baingan or kathirikai.) It’s a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine. In October 2009, the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) recommended approval for transgenic eggplants … Continue reading →

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