Tag: GMOs
-
TELA Maize: Sowing Innovation or Reaping Trouble?
•
TELA maize, while promising drought tolerance and insect resistance, sparks debates over GMO risks, health concerns, ecological impacts, and the dominance of seed patent holders threatening agricultural autonomy. In the vibrant tapestry of agriculture, a new thread has woven its way through: genetically modified organisms (GMOs). TELA maize, a prime…
-
GMOs Get the Green Light in Ghana.
•
GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) have become a topic of intense debate and scrutiny in recent years. These are organisms whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. While proponents argue that GMOs can help address global challenges like food security and climate change, critics…
-
The Real Concerns About GMOs in African Agriculture
•
GMOs in African Agriculture-David Hundeyin, a Nigerian journalist and author, has highlighted significant concerns about the introduction of GMOs into African agricultural supply chains. While much of the debate around GMOs focuses on their health implications, Hundeyin draws attention to the broader socioeconomic impacts and issues of control and ownership.…