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SJM alleges Monsanto brought in carcinogenic Bt cotton seeds

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) along with Vandana Shiva of Navdanya today alleged that global seed major Monsanto has illegally introduced herbicide resistant GMO (round-up ready flex BT Cotton) which is known to cause cancer into the country, a charge which was vehemently denied by Monsanto. The round-up ready Bt cotton has been introduced in bollgard-2 packages, the organizations alleged.The Manch along with Shiva in a joint press conference held today said Round up, a glyphosate based herbicide has been declared a "probable carcinogen" by the World Health Organization (WHO). After reports of contamination in their fields, farmers collected sample from different areas and sent them to the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), and they confirmed the presence of RoundUp ready (RR) Bt cotton, which is not only illegal but a major hazard for the health of the Indian people, SJM alleged, adding that cotton bolls collected from six fields tested positive for RoundUp Ready flex ..

Wary of foreign influence, Hindu activists force Monsanto to quit India

A little-known cotton seed company has taken on Monsanto, with the aid of a right-wing Hindu group

Here is how Prabhakara Rao beat seed giant Monsanto through Hindu influence

The fight led by M Prabhakara Rao against global seed giant Monsanto Co erupted in 2015

Hindu nationalists, Nuziveedu Seeds feud may make Monsanto abandon India

The fight with Nuziveedu Seeds has disrupted the $1.8 billion-a-year seed industry

Monsanto loses trademark infringement suit against Nuziveedu Seeds

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed Monsanto Technology LLC's trademark infringement suit against Nuziveedu Seeds Limited, after concluding that the American biotechnological company's termination of a sub-licensing agreement with the Indian seed manufacturer was illegal and arbitrary.Rejecting the Monsanto's plea, Justice R K Gauba held that the sub-licensing agreement allowing Nuziveedu Seeds to use the company's genetically modified hybrid cotton seed technology still continued to be in force and binding on both parties. The decision now allows Nuziveedu to continue to use Monsanto's Bollgard and Bollgard II trademarks.In addition to reinstating the contract, the court said that future royalty payments for use of Monsanto's patented Bt cotton technology were to be made as per the cotton seed price control order issued by the central government. The 2015 price control order has reduced the cost of the seeds by 74 percent from Rs 163 per packet to Rs 43, exclusive of ...

Monsanto shareholders back Bayer's $57 bn takeover

Under terms of merger agreement, Monsanto shareowners will receive $128 per share in cash at closing of merger

Monsanto and CCI continue blame game in high court

The CCI had in February ordered a detailed probe into the activities of the genetically modified seed manufacturer

Monsanto and CCI continue blame game in Delhi High Court

GM seed firm's counsel seeks hearing on matter despite absence of CCI's counsel, in order to avoid coercive steps against company

CCI orders fresh probe against Monsanto

This is the third time this year that CCI is ordering a probe against the company

Bayer-Monsanto deal: Analysts back Bayer's open offer

Looking at stretched valuations and regulatory challenges for Monsanto India, investors would be better off exiting the counter

Bayer-Monsanto merger far from complete

Monsanto losing market as Bt Cotton sowing has fallen by 5-8%

Monsanto wants agri min to explain collusion charge

Monsanto Holdings on Thursday approached the high court here for a direction to the agriculture ministry to explain its previous statement which insinuated collusion between the environment ministry and the company in obtaining licences for its genetically modified cotton seeds.Senior advocate Pratibha Singh, on behalf of Monsanto in a case relating to the ongoing anti-competition investigation, said the company had licensed and commercialised its seed technology in 2002, and enjoyed a 92 per cent market share. "However, it is only now that the ministry of agriculture is saying licences were granted illegally," she said. Singh highlighted portions of the ministry's statement questioning the licensing procedure adopted by the authorities concerned.Judge Sanjeev Sachdeva did not pass any direction. Singh said the company would be applying to formally implead the ministry in the ongoing court proceedings.Taking the main matter forward, the bench allowed Monsanto four weeks to give its ...

Behind the Monsanto deal, doubts about the GMO revolution

Farmers are reconsidering the use of biotech seeds as it becomes harder to justify their high prices amid the measly returns of the current farm economy

Centre claims Monsanto's immunity under patents Act is misleading

The Centre has challenged Mahyco Monsanto Biotech's claim that trait value is governed by the Indian Patents Act, 1970

Bayer raises Monsanto offer to $65 billion

Talks enter final stretch as the German pharmaceutical manufacturer sweetens bid

Monsanto moved to Delhi High Court against CCI order

Case is relating to alleged unfair business practices in the Indian seeds market

Monsanto lobbies with US lawmakers

Seeks their support for its interest in Indian market

Monsanto dips as parent co drops plan to launch GM cotton seed

Decision to suspend this introduction in India is an outcome of the uncertainty in the business and regulatory environment. said Monsanto

Monsanto withdraws new GM cotton seed from India

It strongly objects to a govt proposal that would force Monsanto to share its technology with local seed companies

Blow to Monsanto as Indian farmers shift to indigenous seed

Sales of Bt cotton for Monsanto see almost 15% fall in 2016 as farmers chose 'desi' seed