Octavia Avesca Spandiel
Plant biotechnology is an indispensable tool for enhancing crop resilience to droughts and floods
As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, the agriculture sector is faced with the arduous task of finding ways to ...
Viewpoint: Small plot African farmers should not be denied access to benefits of genetically modified crops
South African farmers who have been early adopters of genetically modified (GM) seed technology are in the fortunate position of ...
Viewpoint: Deciding between growing conventional or biotech crops in Africa? Here’s what farmers need to know
Corteva Agriscience’s developing marketing manager, Charles Matlou, expands on the types of biotech crops approved for commercialisation in South Africa ...
Viewpoint: Are regulations on genetically modified crops too lenient?
Chantel Arendse, plant biotechnology lead at CropLife SA, gives insight into plant biotechnology, and the importance of quality and safety ...