The implementation of refugia in Bt cotton cultivation is a critical agricultural practice with far-reaching benefits. It plays a pivotal role in preventing pest resistance, preserving genetic ...
The problem of Indian farmer suicide is very real, but Bt cotton is demonstrably not the reason for this complex and ongoing tragedy. “The Bt in cotton is a transformative technology that has ...
The country’s textile industry is headed for a big boost after Genetically Modified cotton planting began locally. A journey of more than 15 years of developing the BT cotton reached the last ...
In Embu and Kirinyaga counties, Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) cotton is the most prized arrival since sliced bread. Daniel Magondu is one of the farmers who decided to try it, and his face lights up ...