Putting science
at the heart of development
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
Bioeconomy’s role in the developing world is at a crossroads
Bioeconomy opens up development opportunities for Latin America, but it also involves several risks, says Federico Vasen.
7 May 2013
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Rural India left out of S&T system
Scientific research in India needs to integrate better with rural development issues, say Rajeswari S. Raina and Kasturi Mandal.
16 November 2012
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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
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Source: Future Agricultures Consortium
Advancing research to support smallholder farmers
Scientists can help smallholder farmers get more out of their crops in changing food markets.
1 September 2011
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Source: Science
News and Features
Panama expects benefits from world's first GM salmon
The biotech firm that developed the GM salmon hopes to benefit Panama's science and economy if a US agency allows the fish to be imported.
Philippine court calls a halt to GM eggplant trials
GM crops in the Philippines have had a setback as a court rules out more fieldwork on pest-resistant Bt eggplant.
8 June 2013
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Parasite-resistant maize developed by Kenyan scientist
29 May 2013
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African soil diversity mapped for the first time
20 May 2013
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