Complex sentence: Following opposition from some scientists, farmers and environmental groups, on February 9,2010, Indian Environment Minister, Jairam Ramesh, imposed a moratorium on the cultivation of Bt brinjal "for as long as it is needed to establish public trust and confidence".
Split into simpler sentences: Following opposition from some scientists, farmers and environmental groups a moratorium was imposed on its release in February 2010. On February 9,2010, Indian Environment Minister, Jairam Ramesh, imposed a moratorium on the cultivation of Bt brinjal "for as long as it is needed to establish public trust and confidence".