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2006-12-14 | permalink
Rasi Seeds likely to launch GM bajra hybrids in kharif ’07
For the kharif 2007 season (July-October), Salem-based private seed major Rasi Seeds (RSPL) is planning to launch a range of genetically-modified (GM) bajra or pearl millet hybrids covering all the major bajra-growing states in the country. RSPL’s MD M Ramasami told ET that after a successful trial marketing in kharif 2006 season, the company is launching hybrid bajra in collaboration with Icrisat, Hyderabad. The two hybrids, Rasi 4461 and Rasi 3051, will target markets in Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. “Farmers’ reports are in favour of the product and the next season will be dominated by GM versions,” he added.
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2006-12-14 | permalink
Rasi Seeds likely to launch GM bajra hybrids in kharif ’07
For the kharif 2007 season (July-October), Salem-based private seed major Rasi Seeds (RSPL) is planning to launch a range of genetically-modified (GM) bajra or pearl millet hybrids covering all the major bajra-growing states in the country. RSPL’s MD M Ramasami told ET that after a successful trial marketing in kharif 2006 season, the company is launching hybrid bajra in collaboration with Icrisat, Hyderabad. The two hybrids, Rasi 4461 and Rasi 3051, will target markets in Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. “Farmers’ reports are in favour of the product and the next season will be dominated by GM versions,” he added.
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