Science-based agriculture can preserve critical indigenous foods, such as cowpea, matoke (banana), cassava, and common beans, while reducing the environmental impacts of farming. On average, genetically engineered crops have cut chemical pesticide use by 37%, increased crop yields by 22%, boosted farmer profits by 38%, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road.
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South-South collaboration: Countries to form pro-science group for sharing knowledge on biotech development and regulation
There is need to work together to reduce contentious issues on biotechnology, experts advise
Countries from Global South urged to harmonize regulatory frameworks on biotechnology
Eleven countries in Africa have approved GM crops but only seven have regulatory legislation
New study shows daffodils can reduce methane emissions from cows and help curb climate crisis
Kenya green-lights 58 GMO projects as scientists worldwide continue with research in biotechnology despite lawsuits, misinformation
South Africa: Unjust labor laws blamed for low exclusive breastfeeding figures
Head of premier biotechnology research institute assures Kenyans GM crops pose no danger to their health
Africa’s anti-GMO activists spread myths and fear but do not provide any scientific evidence