Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology, Ghana

26/09/2017

“We will make sure that whatever genetic modification that comes will help us to maybe raise drought-resistant seeds or seeds that will be resistant to certain pests," - Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Ghana

Science Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng has assured farmers of an improved work when GMO crops are introduced into the Ghanaian market.

04/09/2017

https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2017/September-4th/gmo-technology-can-turn-around-ghanas-fortunes-seed-producers.php

The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) has thrown its weight behind ongoing plans by the government to commercialise Genetically Modified Foods in the country.

28/08/2017

“It’s time to introduce this GM seeds because people are suffering from emerging pests, insects and diseases that are affecting their plants and crops which has made the majority of farmers to remain in subsistence farming,” Deputy Director of Nigeria's National Biotechnology Management Agency Rose Gidado
https://cruxnow.com/global-church/2017/08/25/catholic-medical-professionals-nigeria-want-gm-crops-regulated/

While recognizing that nutrition falls within the realm of the “basic needs of humans” and therefore improved food production and distribution techniques remain critical to human survival, the Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria has cautioned that “the application of a technolog...

11/08/2017

By any measure, the GM technology is a fascinating technology.....
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-40886600

Pigs have been freed of viruses that stop them being viable organ donors.

30/07/2017

13/07/2017

We wish the government of Uganda the best of luck in this great endeavour.....
https://www.independent.co.ug/government-insists-gmo-bill-passed/

Kampala, Uganda | Isaac Khisa| Ugandan government says it is determined to ensure that the biotech Bill is passed into law tofacilitate safe development and application of biotechnology in the country. The National Biotechnology and Biosafety Bill, 2012, is now before parliament for debate amidst pr...

10/07/2017

It's obviously about time that Africa began considering the use of GMO technology as a tool to deal with the problem of Fall Army worm invasion on the continent before it gets out of hand...
http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Maize-harvest-drop--25pc-CS-Bett-says/1056-4001552-e7cnxnz/

Army worms now invade Kwale County.

27/06/2017

The reality is that GMOs remain the most regulated crops you will find anywhere in the world... and this verdict, confirms that. So no need to panic.... if its not good for you, it won't get to the market
"A U.S. jury on Friday ordered Syngenta AG (SYNN.S) to pay $217.7 million to more than 7,000 Kansas farmers over its decision to commercialize a genetically modified strain of corn before China approved importing it.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-syngenta-ag-lawsuit-idUSKBN19E1VY

A U.S. jury on Friday ordered Syngenta AG (SYNN.S) to pay $217.7 million to more than 7,000 Kansas farmers over its decision to commercialize a genetically modified strain of corn before China approved importing it.

12/06/2017

“Farmers should have the chance to choose whether or not they want to adopt new Agric technologies and scientists around the world should have access to the tools they need to meet the great challenges the world face today” - Sarah Evanega
http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2017/june-7th/plant-breeding-professor-urges-ghanaians-to-give-gmo-a-chance.php

Ghanaians are being urged to give Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology a chance as a possible tool for dealing with the country’s food security challenges.

07/06/2017

Biotechnology is no longer a new technology in Africa; some countries in Africa have adopted the technology, while some other countries are currently conducting confined field trial for the technology.
http://tribuneonlineng.com/solving-africas-food-insecurity-biotechnology/

There is an increasing focus on science being linked to providing practical solutions to agricultural problems. There is also increasing awareness of technology, although the channels used for information and creating change in the way [...]

06/02/2017

Uganda MP Wants Constituents to be First Beneficiaries of GM Crops: Hon. Jackson Mbaju- Member of Parliament (MP) representing the people of Busongoro South in Kasese district, has urged researchers to ensure that the ...

21/09/2016

The study, co-authored by University of Virginia economist Federico Ciliberto, shows how genetically modified crops have impacted herbicide and insecticide use from 1998 to 2011 – and how weeds are beginning to fight back.