Indian farmers sow unapproved Monsanto cotton seeds, risking arrest

India approved the first GM cotton seed trait in 2002 and an upgraded variety in 2006, helping transform the country into the world#39;s top producer and second-largest exporter of the fibre. But newer traits are not available after Monsanto in 2016 withdrew an application seeking approval for the latest variety due to a royalty dispute with the government.

from Moneycontrol Economy News https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/indian-farmers-sow-unapproved-monsanto-cotton-seeds-risking-arrest_11004401.html
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