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August 31, 2021


Côte d’Ivoire : 25.000 tonnes de semences de coton produites malgré des poches de sécheresse et les difficultés de stockage (Financial Afrik)


August 27, 2021


Can Uganda attain zero-hunger? New study projects food demand in 2030 and considers the implications for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals


August 26, 2021


GM maize progresses in Nigeria as farmers struggle with drought and insect pests


August 24, 2021


GM crops: Kenya and Nigeria progress as Uganda falters


August 20, 2021


Science, not fear, will drive Ghana’s decision on its first GMO crop, regulators vow


August 13, 2021


When it comes to maize variety choices, can farmers have it all? Varietal trait prioritization is important for balancing commercial realities and farmers’ diverse interests


August 12, 2021


Gene editing is key to improving Africa’s staple crops


August 11, 2021


How to encourage more young people to get involved in Africa's agri-food systems (AfricaNews)


Bad press and wild claims have unfairly slowed GM crops on the continent, African scientists say


August 6, 2021


Role of digital agricultural tools during pandemic


August 4, 2021


Village startups battling the fraudulent seed market in Kenya (DevEx)


African scientist urges more friendly policies to spur biotechnology (IPPmedia)


July 29, 2021


Strong supportive voices for biotechnology crucial for technology uptake in Africa


The gatekeepers of Mozambique's community seed banks (AllAfrica)


July 26, 2021


FAO Director-General: World faces historic task to turn the tide on ending hunger, poverty and achieving the other SDGs - QU Dongyu urges global leaders at Rome gathering to change policies, mind-sets and business models to transform agri-food systems


July 20, 2021


African governments urged to fast-track biotech commercialisation on the continent


July 8, 2021


Community seed banks as seed producers: Cases from India, Nepal, Uganda and Zimbabwe


July 2, 2021


Why crop diversity matters for testoring Africa’s drylands


June 25, 2021


Conversation with Rwanda’s pioneer plant breeder (Taarifa)


June 22, 2021


Africa can be self-sufficient in rice production


June 10, 2021


African breeding programs leap forward by accessing new genotyping data


June 7, 2021


Afrique - Libéraliser le secteur des semences (Agridigitale)


June 4, 2021


Semences sélectionnées : Une meilleure adaptation aux changements climatiques (La Presse de Tunisie)


June 3, 2021


Important role of women highlighted in study focused on the benefits of good farmer seed production


June 2, 2021


National Agricultural Seeds Advocacy Group: 'Plant Variety bill will boost R&D in the agricultural sector' (AllAfrica)


June 1, 2021


Maroc - Ahmed Ouayach, Président de la Fédération nationale interprofessionnelle des semences et plants (FNIS) : « Promouvoir l'utilisation des semences sélectionnées » (Agri Maroc)

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May 31, 2021


L’Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles capable de faire économiser 160 milliards sur les importations de blé (AP Sénégalaise)


Burkina Faso : La Coalition pour la Protection du Patrimoine Génétique Africain prône l’utilisation des semences paysannes dans la maraichéculture (Burkina 24)


May 24, 2021


International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture releases inventory on farmers' rights - Unique collection of best practices from around the world


Nigeria - Why the Plant Variety Protection law is important (The Nation)


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