GM maize farming triggers major concerns in Mulugu
WARANGAL: Cultivation of maize has raised significant concerns among farmers regarding the use of genetically modified seeds. The commission has instructed Mulugu district agriculture officials to immediately submit detailed information on affected farmers, including specifics about the seeds they used, pesticides and the supplying companies. Apart from that without proper regulatory oversight, these crops pose significant risks, The agriculture department has collected samples from various crop locations to probe deeper into the case. Seed trials conducted without official agreements or contracts violate the Biological Diversity Act of 2002 which mandates that any experimentation with genetically modified crops must be approved by relevant authorities.
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