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BIOTECH IN THE NEWS

East Africa: Region to Benefit From $45M Drought Tolerant Maize Project

All the five countries targeted by the WEMA project have maize as a staple crop for majority of the population but are faced with insufficient production challenges arising from drought, poor soils, pests and diseases.
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Tanzania: Good News for Cassava as New Varieties to Combat Deadly Viral Diseases Officially Released

These diseases represent the greatest threat to food security in the region as cassava is Africa’s second most important food crop after maize and provides more than half of the dietary calories for over half of the total rural and urban population in sub-Saharan Africa.

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AfricaBio appoints new CEO

AfricaBio is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nompumelelo H. Obokoh to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AfricaBio, effective from the 1st of February 2011.
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AFRICAN FARMERS ARE DESPERATE FOR CHANGE

 

The use of GM (genetically modified) food crops is a highly emotive issue. What should influence the debate between those who support these developments and those who oppose them is a report by the US Department of Agriculture. 

 

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Genetically modified crops can help meet food demand

Pakistan and other heavily populated countries of the region should promote Genetically Modified (GM) crops rather than organic crops in order to meet the demands of a growing population and eliminate hunger. University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad suggested this while talking to a delegation of the Higher Education Commission here on Thursday.

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