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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
G8 must encourage biotech cooperation for Africa
G8 leaders must encourage cooperation in biotechnology to address Africa's food shortages, writes Calestous Juma.
Africa should invest in GMOs for small farmers
Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.
Taking on biotechnology the African way
27 June 2007
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Is Africa being bullied into growing GM crops?
27 June 2007
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Policy Briefs
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
Q&A: African Agriculture with Florence Wambugu
Florence Wambugu, winner of the 2008 YARA prize for African agriculture, speaks to SciDev.Net about the challenges facing the field.
4 September 2008
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Agricultural developments 'failing to reach farmers'
Agricultural research advances in Africa — including seeds that can improve crop yields — are not reaching farmers, say top scientists.
Accept GM, urges senior African Union official
29 August 2008
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