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Searching with a thematic focus on Agriculture and food, Agricultural biodiversity and natural resource management in India

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    Adaptive policymaking for agriculture and water resources

    International Development Research Centre, 2005
    In 2005, IDRC provided CA $1,000,000 to the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to support a four-year research collaboration with TERI of India. These institutes will study the adaptation of agricultural communities that have experienced environmental change in the last two decades.
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    Farmers' rights in India: a case study

    Fridtjof Nansen Institute, 2006
    India is among the first countries in the world to have passed Farmers’ Rights and plant variety protection legislation. This study analyses the achievements, barriers and limitations of India’s approach so far.
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    Impact of trade liberalization and related reforms on India’s agricultural sector, rural food security, income and poverty

    Global Development Network, 2004
    How have reforms affected agricultural output in India?
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    Bt cotton in Andhra Pradesh: a three-year assessment

    Deccan Development Society, Hyderabad, India, 2005
    This paper investigates the case of GM (Genetically Modified) Bt cotton in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is based on a three-year assessment of farmers' engagement with Bt cotton, examining the economics of its adoption, and the resultant difficulties faced by farmers.
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    Understanding the implications of migration for pro-poor agricultural growth

    Programme of Advisory and Support Services to DFID, 2004
    This paper examines the nature of changes and trends in rural-urban migration and the relevance of local labour markets and remittances to the livelihoods strategies of the rural poor.Main findings include: temporary migration and commuting are now a routine part of the livelihood strategies of the rural poor across a wide range of developing country contextsin many parts of South A
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    The Indian seed act and patent act

    ZNet, 2005
    This paper discusses two laws, proposed in 2004 by the Government of India: the Seed Act and a Patent Ordinance.The author argues that the new intellectual property rights (IPR) laws are creating monopolies over seeds and plant genetic resources.
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    GM crops in India: why open Pandora’s Box?

    Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 2004
    This paper provides a critical review of a recently published report from the "Task Force on Application of Biotechnology in Agriculture" (see seperate record) headed by Dr. M.S.
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    Report of the task force on application of agricultural biotechnology

    India, 2004
    This report details a proposal for the Government of India’s long-term strategy on agro-biotechnology.Key components of the report include:a draft long-term policy on applications of biotechnology in agriculturesuggest modifications in the existing administrative and procedural arrangements in order to streamline/harmonise decision making under various ministries and organisations
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    Organic: to combat pesticide residues

    Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 2004
    This paper analyses the use of fertilisers and pesticides within Indian agriculture, discussing the comparative advantages of organic farming as an alternative method of agricultural production. It draws attention to the fact that high doses of chemical fertilisers and pesticides are causing severe environmental and health hazards, including the contamination of ground water.
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    Sustaining rural livelihoods in fragile environments: resource endowments or policy interventions?

    Centre For Economic And Social Studies, India, 2004
    It is argued that resource endowments determine the level and dynamics of livelihoods at the household level rather than policy interventions per se. On the other hand, policy interventions, given the status and structure of the economy, only act as catalysts. Policies for strengthening the resource base are necessary but not sufficient to address the livelihood issues.

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