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East Africa: Scientists Accused of Carrying Out Research That Favours Seed Companies
East African, 2 November 2015
The European Union's stringent laws on maximum residue levels could threaten agricultural exports from Kenya and Uganda. Maximum residue levels (MRLs) are the upper legal levels of… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 'Biotechnology Can Drive Zim-Asset'
The Herald, 29 October 2015
Zim-Asset needs to integrate biosafety and biotechnology mechanisms to improve livelihoods and spur the desired economic growth levels, Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and… Read more »
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Tanzania: Tanzania Plans April Trials for GMO Maize Varieties
East African, 27 October 2015
Tanzania plans to conduct trials for new varieties of genetically modified maize that can survive recurrent droughts and pests. Read more »
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Kenya: Debate Rages After Ruto Announces Plan to Lift Ban on GM Food
Nation, 25 October 2015
A recent announcement that the government will lift the ban on genetically modified food has rekindled the debate on whether GMOs are the solution to the country's food crisis. Read more »
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Nigeria: Modern Biotechnology 'Ll Trigger Agric Revolution - NBMA DG
Leadership, 21 October 2015
The director-general of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Mr Rufus Ebegba, has said that the safe application of modern biotechnology will trigger agricultural… Read more »
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Africa: Q&A - Put Farmers At Heart of 'Adoption Revolution'
SciDev.Net, 15 October 2015
Pamela Anderson is director of agricultural development for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Her team works to reduce poverty, improve nutrition and strengthen women's… Read more »
Are Seed Companies Co-Opting African Scientists?
A Canadian study on GMOs in Uganda shows how scientists in developing countries are being co-opted into studies to help seed multinationals make money.
