Ghana’s GM cowpea to improve agriculture, boost economy
The approval of genetically modified cowpea in Ghana is paving the way for agricultural advances and economic opportunities, researchers say....
CRISPR tackles deadly cassava mosaic virus disease
Work has begun to possibly develop CRISPR cassava varieties that are resistant to the deadly cassava mosaic disease (CMD), after...
Synthetic biology: Potential game changer for climate change adaptation in Africa
While the rapid expansion of synthetic biology has to date mainly focused on the microbial sciences and human health, it...
US consumers view gene editing in a favorable light
Consumers in the United States are generally favorable to the use of gene editing in agriculture, a new survey by...
Minds open as University of Ghana Students debate the use of GMO crops in their country
Some agricultural students at the University of Ghana are urging youth to support the adoption of genetically modified (GMO) technology...
Investing in genomic research can boost poor countries’ access to rich science
Africa holds genetic diversity unrivaled for any population in the world but it is on the back foot in benefitting from...
Ghana plans for education, stewardship in GMO cowpea rollout
As Ghana readies genetically modified cowpea for commercialization, proper stewardship is paramount to safeguard the responsible management of the technology,...
Ronnie Coffman: Legendary plant breeder returning to his roots
Can a person achieve as much in retirement as in a 50-year career? Ronnie Coffman, the world-renowned plant breeder who...
GM crops likely to get a lift in Kenya with Ruto as President
Kenya’s efforts to expand agricultural biotechnology received a major political boost today with the election of Dr. William Ruto as...
Better seeds and biotechnology can boost Africa’s crop productivity, study finds
Though Africa has a quarter of the world’s arable land, its crop productivity falls well below the world average, particularly...
GM seeds likely to be in the hands of Ghanaian farmers by next year, scientists say
Ghanaian scientists say genetically modified seeds will most likely be in the hands of farmers by the start of the...
African leaders voice support for GMOs
As African governments ponder the fate of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), prominent leaders across the continent have openly expressed support...
Nigeria: Learn from our experience with GMO crops
Nigerian leaders are urging other West African nations to adopt genetically modified cowpea given their own success with the crop....
Maci Mueller: Pioneering revolutionary changes in livestock breeding through gene editing
Scientific innovator Maci Mueller is using gene editing to revolutionize the way that ranchers and dairy farmers perpetuate their herds....
African-led genome assembly of lablab bean marks step forward in diversifying global food supply
African scientists can take the lead in making genetic improvements to neglected native plants that can help diversify the world’s...
Sarah Evanega lauded for public service in science
Sarah Evanega, an imaginer who pioneered innovative approaches to science communication, today won the Mary Clutter Service in Science Public...
5 ways to face down Putin’s food blackmail tactics
As the Ukraine war grinds on, Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has turned to a new tactic — trying to blackmail...
Ghanaian journalists tour GMO cowpea fields
About 30 journalists from all parts of Ghana visited the country’s pod borer-resistant (PBR) cowpea field trial site in Nyankpala...
Nigeria moves to import GM wheat to lower local food prices
In a bid to drive down high food prices, Nigeria has launched the process to permit the importation of genetically...
Ghana’s food vendors hope GM cowpea brings lower prices
As the price of delicacies made from cowpea, or beans, continues to rise in Ghana, some vendors are hoping that...
Raquel Chan: Discovering the gene behind GM wheat
Argentina’s genetically modified, drought-tolerant wheat is making headlines around the world. Though it’s been ready for a couple of years...
Nigeria is ready to meet strong farmer demand for GMO cowpea seeds
Nigerian farmers should have ample access to insect-resistant genetically modified (GM) cowpea seeds for this summer’s planting season, scientists say....
African scientists lead the continent’s gene editing research
Research using gene editing technology is being undertaken on the continent largely by African scientists to provide solutions for Africa,...
Partnership on track to give Bangladeshi and Indonesian farmers disease-resistant GMO potatoes
Researchers will be testing genetically modified potatoes in Bangladesh and Indonesia this year in hopes of providing farmers with an...
China to adopt genetically modified maize and soy: why it matters for South Africa
Something important for global agriculture happened this past week but received minimal media coverage. The Chinese National Crop Variety Approval...
Media are key to achieving global food goals
The media and writers are critical to achieving the global ambition of feeding the world by 2050 and restoring a...
Scientists: Time is running out to protect biodiversity
Experts are urging China to quickly set a date for a crucial global meeting before more of the planet’s biodiversity...
Pressure mounts on EU and NZ to review their strict anti-GMO policies
Two anti-GMO stalwarts — the European Union (EU) and New Zealand — are showing signs of softening their stance toward...
Kenya’s gene-edited seeds will be affordable, scientist say
As Africa forges ahead with genome editing to boost agricultural production, a leading scientist has assured that products of this...
New research confirms that GM corn is safe for beneficial insects
Growing genetically modified (GM) corn has virtually no impact on the abundance or ecological function of beneficial insects, according to...
African genomes hold key to global genetic medicine
More than half of the children born with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Africa never get to celebrate their fifth...
Agroecology will make poor farmers poorer
Pitting biotechnology against agroecology — as has been the case in a long-running debate around food and agriculture — is a...
Pitting agroecology against biotechnology is fundamental error
Pitting biotechnology against agroecology — as has been the case in a long-running debate around food and agriculture — is a...
Public comments reveal overwhelming support for GM cowpea in Ghana
Public comments submitted to Ghana’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) show overwhelming support for approving pod borer-resistant cowpea, the country’s first...
African scientists launch biodiversity genomics revolution
Though Africa is home to the second largest collection of biodiversity on earth, many of its unique plants, animals and...
Agriculture can play major role in replenishing the planet, says US business leader
Agriculture has the greatest potential to positively influence the future of our planet, said Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO...
A shrinking fraction of the world’s major crops goes to feed the hungry, with more used for nonfood purposes
Rising competition for many of the world’s important crops is sending increasing amounts toward uses other than directly feeding people....
Grasshoppers: Africa’s untapped food source
Edible grasshoppers could help alleviate hunger and malnutrition in Africa while providing farmers with a new source of income, say...
Ghanaian scientist: ‘Africa needs GMOs more than the rest of the world’
Africa has a more urgent need than the rest of the world to adopt genetically modified organisms for agricultural improvement,...
Gene editing key to sustainable agriculture in Africa, scientists say
Africa must update its regulations to accommodate the gene-edited crops needed to sustainably intensify agriculture to feed the continent’s growing...
