In his new role, Narain will be based in Mumbai and will also be responsible for Bayer's Global Smallholder Farming initiative.

He discusses where India fits into his global scheme of things, the anticipated challenges in integrating the two major companies with deep presence in India and of handling some of the legacy issues

Bayer will need to cope with what it finds a rather non-conducive environment in the country to introduce new technology in BT cotton.

Since 2010, Monsanto has worked to develop the agronomic skills of small-scale farmers in India, as well as improve their access to up-to-date information on weather and market prices.

Delhi HC denying Monsanto's patent right over a gm cotton seed has triggered a debate on the path ahead for innovation-led seed companies.

German health and agri-science major Bayer will complete the acquisition of US-based biotech seed giant Monsanto on June 7. While Monsanto will no longer be a company name, the acquired products will retain their brand names and become part of the Bayer portfolio.

\"Bayer will remain the company name. Monsanto will no longer be a company name. The acquired products will retain their brand names and become part of the Bayer portfolio,\" it said.