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2009-05-20 | permalink
GE crop debate rages on in Uganda
Amid concerns on the safety of genetically-modified cro ps and the cost of acquiring GM seeds by the largely peasant African farmers, the debate over the acceptability of biotechnology continues to rage in Uganda, just it does in most parts of Africa. Supporters of biotechnology said it offered Africa the best chance of guarding against food insecurity because it enhances agricultural productions. Opponents countered by questioning the safety of the relatively new technology as well as its affordability.
- Afrique en ligne: Biotechnology debate rages on in Uganda
- Uganda Pulse, Uganda: Organic farming meeting opens in Kampala
- Xinhua, China: Taking genetic engineering from labs to African farms
- International Food Policy Research Institute, Netherlands: Researchers, policymakers convene conference to discuss the implications of GM crops for smallholder African farmers
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2009-05-20 | permalink
GE crop debate rages on in Uganda
Amid concerns on the safety of genetically-modified cro ps and the cost of acquiring GM seeds by the largely peasant African farmers, the debate over the acceptability of biotechnology continues to rage in Uganda, just it does in most parts of Africa. Supporters of biotechnology said it offered Africa the best chance of guarding against food insecurity because it enhances agricultural productions. Opponents countered by questioning the safety of the relatively new technology as well as its affordability.
- Afrique en ligne: Biotechnology debate rages on in Uganda
- Uganda Pulse, Uganda: Organic farming meeting opens in Kampala
- Xinhua, China: Taking genetic engineering from labs to African farms
- International Food Policy Research Institute, Netherlands: Researchers, policymakers convene conference to discuss the implications of GM crops for smallholder African farmers
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