food and agriculture issues in Africa

Africa should reconsider stance against GMOs Genetically Modified organisms

By Nurudean Ssempa, South Africa There are concerns recently raised in the media about genetically modified crops/Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Indeed, a few years ago, Zimbabwe refused 10,000 tonnes of GM maize despite the fact that it had been hit by drought induced famine, arguing that the GM strains could contaminate the local crops. Some […]