Indian farmers pushing back on importing genetically modified crops from US
The White House has confirmed that a trade deal between the US and India is "very close" to being finalised. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in Washington DC for a meeting of Quad foreign ministers. One big hold-up in trade talks is the issue of allowing genetically modified US crops into India's agricultural market. Neha Poonia reports from Haryana on why Indian farmers are pushing back on the move.
The White House has confirmed that a trade deal between the US and India is "very close" to being finalised. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in Washington DC for a meeting of Quad foreign ministers. One big hold-up in trade talks is the issue of allowing genetically modified US crops into India's agricultural market. Neha Poonia reports from Haryana on why Indian farmers are pushing back on the move.