Several African countries have adopted Genetically Modified (GM) crop farming and the number is expected to grow in the future. But just how much are […]
Author: Joseph Maina
GMOs have lessened pesticide poisoning and improved yields in Africa, says report
A report by a top caucus of experts in the United Kingdom shows that many countries have benefited from improved economies and healthier populations by […]
Biotechnology and biodiversity in Africa
Though biotechnology is most often seen as a tool to meet Africa’s food needs, it could also play a role in protecting the continent’s unique […]
GM cassava promises higher yields and profits for Kenyan farmers
Cassava farmers in Kenya are set to reap more yields and earn higher profits from their crops as the East African country prepares for the […]
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy threatens to derail war against pandemic in Africa
Vaccine hesitancy in many parts of Africa has emerged as a potent threat to efforts to mitigate COVID-19 and could considerably counteract wider move to […]
South Africa has reaped significant gains through genetically modified white maize
By Joseph Maina South Africa has reaped significant gains through genetically modified (GM) white maize in the past two decades, with significant gains recorded in […]