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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Modern biotechnology is opening up new opportunities for scientists and plant breeders to improve crops and control plant pests and diseases, to help farmers in the developing world.
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Opinions and Analysis
African Union support crucial for agricultural progress
African nations must not only bring industry and activists to the table, but also follow up on their report, says an editorial in Nature.
1 December 2008
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Source: Nature
Develop capacity to make the most of biotech
Biotechnology holds great promise for developing countries, but only if they build up their scientific capacity, says TWAS fellow Indira Nath.
12 November 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
Mutated crops 'could combat food crisis'
A technique that increases genetic mutation rates in crops could aid the global food crisis but needs more investment.
2 December 2008
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Modified genes found in local Mexican maize
The GM debate in Mexico could be reignited by scientists' discovery of modified genes in traditional maize.
Argentinean GM cows 'could increase milk yields'
21 November 2008
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