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Sub-Saharan Africa is a hotbed of activity in agricultural biotechnology — from research initiatives for tackling local pests to commercial growing of genetically modified crops.
(Photo credit: Benny Hool / Biowatch South Africa)
Opinions and Analysis
A layered approach to biosafety in Southern Africa
A layered and cooperative approach would help Southern African countries harmonise their biosafety laws, says Julius Mugwagwa.
GM crops and the Gene Giants: Bad news for farmers
Unproven and patented GM fixes will not help farmers in the South adapt to climate change, say Kathy Jo Wetter and Hope Shand.
African Union support crucial for agricultural progress
1 December 2008
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Source: Nature
Policy Briefs
Reducing health and environmental risks of pesticides
Advice for policymakers in southern Africa on how to improve pesticide use and reduce the risks they pose to human health and the environment.
6 November 2008
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Source: WAHSA
The case for joint action on biotechnology in Africa
What are the main issues that African nations face in forthcoming negotiations on biotechnology and biosafety?
4 June 2007
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Source: The International Institute for Sustainable Development
News and Features
Field trials offer hope of conquering food toxin
Studies in maize show that benign strains of the fungus Aspergillus can outcompete toxic forms that contaminate African crops.
26 June 2009
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Is GM shedding its Frankenstein image?
Developing world farmers are leading the way in the adoption of genetically modified crops.
West Africans hope to produce iron-tolerant rice
18 March 2009
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'Super cassava' to enter field trials
19 February 2009
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