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Here’s how GMO cowpea would transform the lives of Ghanian farmers
Maruca pest is a key challenge that renders cowpea production unattractive. The larvae infest the flower buds, flowers, and the ...
Viewpoint: Why commercializing GMOs would help Ghana and the rest of Africa address food shortages
A research scientist, Dr. Richard Ampadu-Ameyaw, has indicated that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have played major roles in addressing challenges ...
With August decision date to approve GMO insect-resistant cowpea in sight, Ghanaian scientist stresses role in reducing chemical usage and ensuring food security
Ghana’s food security will receive a good boost if the country’s first genetically modified crop gets environmental release approval from ...
‘From 12 chemical applications to 2’: Ghanian scientists urge final approval of breakthrough pesticide-reducing GMO cowpea
More than 100 science activists have in a letter to the National Biosafety Authority, urged it to approve Ghana’s first ...
Ghana closer to commercializing disease-resistant GMO cowpeas
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has submitted an application to the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) requesting for ...
Ghana’s first genetically modified crop – pod borer resistant cowpea — is poised to address widespread protein deficiency challenges
A Senior Research Scientist with the Science and Technology Policy Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research ...
Ghana edges toward adopting pest resistant GMO cowpea
[The Ghanian] government says its decision on whether to approve Ghana’s first genetically modified crop will be based on science ...
Pandemic food shortages could boost Ghana’s acceptance of insect-resistant GM Bt cowpea
The Covid-19 pandemic is increasing public interest in local food production, which may boost consumer acceptance of the insect-resistant genetically ...
Despite activist opposition, Ghana’s scientists seek government approval for GM insect-resistant cowpea
The Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) has announced it will in November officially request approval from the National Biosafety Authority ...
South Africa is the continent’s COVID epicenter. Here is how it is transitioning into recovery mode
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa looked appropriately dour, and sounded appropriately cautious, as he appeared on national television [recently] to ...
Ghana’s Supreme Court allows suit to move forward that could block GMO crop commercialization
The Supreme Court has shot down an attempt by the Ghana National Farmers and Fishermen Association (GNAFF) to quash a ...
Ghana moves to stop illegal import of GMOs, biotech experts say country’s food supply is safe
A report of parliament’s Environment, Science and Technology Committee....said members are worried about the introduction of GMO products into [Ghana] ...
Ghanian former anti-GMO farm leader reverses stance, now backs biotechnology innovation
Former National President of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana Mohammed Adams Nasiru has dismissed concerns Genetically Modified Foods (GMO) ...
Debunking the claim that GMOs cause cancer
Scientists have debunked claims that Genetically Modified Organism (GMOs) cause cancer after assertions by a doctor that the products are deadly ...
‘Simplifying science’ for the public key to Africa’s embrace of GMOs, Ghanaian scientist says
A former Deputy Agric Minister has urged scientists to simplify the issue of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology for ordinary ...
Ghanaian scientist: GMO food safer, more sustainable than conventional crops
Crops produced using Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) technology are safer than conventionally produced ones, a Research Scientist at [Ghana's] Crop ...
African scientists call for implementation of biotech crops to further food security, development
Scientists are calling for technological transformation in how Africans undertake agricultural production to help improve food security on the continent ...
Ghana mulling genetic engineering to combat armyworm crop damage
[Ghana’s] Ministry of Environment, Science, Innovation and Technology has encouraged local scientists to intensify research into ways to fight the ...
Ghana’s farmers should have right to grow GMO crops, says Cornell professor Sarah Evanega Davidson
Ghanaians are being urged to give Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology a chance as a possible tool for dealing with ...
Ghana suspends GMO cotton field trials after Monsanto withdraws funding
[Ghana's] Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has suspended trials of GMO cotton in the country after US Company ...
Insect-resistant GMO cowpeas could be available to Ghanaian farmers in 2018
Ongoing field tests on genetically modified cowpea (Bt cowpea) have produced successful results and will be ready for commercialisation and ...
Ghanaian researcher: Let science, not scare-mongering, guide our country’s GMO policy
[Editor's note: The author is currently a Ph.D. Candidate studying Plant Science at the South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA. He ...
Ghana scientist speaks out against efforts to derail appointment of pro-GMO ag minister
Editor's Note: This article written by Walter Sandow Alhassan, the director of Biotechnology and Stewardship for Sustainable Agriculture, is a ...
