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Oxitec develops next-generation product to control cotton pest moth
Oxitec develops next-generation product to control cotton pest moth

12th Jun 2012

Oxitec's novel genetic fluorescent marking technology can substantially improve control of the cotton pest moth, pink bollworm, according to findings of a study published in the journal 'PLoS

Fisheries crisis will hurt Indian economy
Fisheries crisis will hurt Indian economy

11th Jun 2012

According to a Greenpeace report, India may suffer a three pronged threat owing to depleting fish stocks and historical neglect of marine conservation. Fisheries industry contributes about 1-2% to

Containing TUFS in Twelfth Plan
Containing TUFS in Twelfth Plan

14th Mar 2012

Government has recommended continuation of TUFS with an allocation of Rs. 15886 crore for the entire 12th Five Year Plan against the allocation of Rs. 15404 crore during 11th Five Year Plan. <br

Guwahati & Shillong to Host Seminar on Geotextiles & Agrotextiles
Guwahati & Shillong to Host Seminar on Geotextiles & Agrotextiles

28th Feb 2012

The Ministry of Textiles in association with Indian Chamber of Commerce - Guwahati Office is organizing a one-day event on “Geotextiles and Agrotextiles” in two different cities in the North-Eastern

Incentives to use Agro Textiles by Farmers
Incentives to use Agro Textiles by Farmers

25th Aug 2011

Government has been promoting the use of Agro Textile products since the 8th Plan. Under the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), protected cultivation is one of the components under which the agro

FDI policy rejig principally  for technical textiles sector
FDI policy rejig principally for technical textiles sector

20th Jun 2011

The textile ministry has planned a large foreign direct investment (FDI) push for the sector, especially in the technical textiles, apparel, machinery and garments, starting with roadshows and

Agrotextile to increase productivity
Agrotextile to increase productivity

7th Jun 2011

To attract more manufacturers in the Rs 740 crore Agrotextiles market, Synthetic and Arts Silk Rseach Association (SASMIRA) has suggested that the Centre provide subsidy only to certified products,

Honeywell introduces new nylon 6 resins for fishing line & net applications
Honeywell introduces new nylon 6 resins for fishing line & net applications

18th May 2011

Honeywell Resins and Chemicals announced today it has expanded its line of Aegis® nylon 6 resins to include a new formulation specifically tailored for fishing line and net applications.<br /> <br

Draper Introduces eco-friendly window shade fabric
Draper Introduces eco-friendly window shade fabric

10th May 2011

Draper, Inc. is continuing the company’s commitment to sustainable building products with the introduction of a new eco-friendly window shade fabric. Draper’s all-new GreenScreen Revive provides

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