Putting science
at the heart of development
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
Africa Analysis: Kenya sending the wrong message about GM foods
Kenya has bypassed its own biosafety watchdog in banning GM foods, which will stifle balanced debate of GM in Africa, says Linda Nordling.
7 December 2012
|
EN
How to create resilient agriculture
Durable food security and agricultural growth depend on development strategies with resilience built in from the start, says Gordon Conway.
21 March 2012
|
EN
Africa needs new organisations that support innovation
13 December 2011
|
EN
Source: Science
Policy Briefs
Developing innovation systems for African agriculture
Developing innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.
9 July 2012
|
EN
Source: Future Agricultures Consortium
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
|
EN
Source: WAHSA
News and Features
Developing nations have 'more to lose' from loss of drylands
The economic value of drylands from such things as farming and tourism is far greater in developing than developed nations, a study reveals.
15 April 2013
|
EN
Burundi set to embrace hybrid maize seeds
Food security in Burundi could be improved by new hybrid maize seeds, but only if the seeds are affordable to farmers, say researchers.
9 April 2013
|
EN
Scientists torn over Kenya's recent GM food ban
30 November 2012
|
EN
Trust 'a major challenge' to agricultural biotechnology
29 November 2012
|
EN
.jpg){kind=spacer}
