http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on agri-biotech in africa and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/ The economic value of drylands from such things as farming and tourism is far greater in developing than developed nations, a study reveals.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/developing-nations-have-more-to-lose-from-loss-of-drylands-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaMon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:19 GMTFood security in Burundi could be improved by new hybrid maize seeds, but only if the seeds are affordable to farmers, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/burundi-set-to-embrace-hybrid-maize-seeds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaTue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:56 GMTScientists in the Middle East have identified soil microbes that could help make desert agriculture more resistant to salinity and drought.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/desert-bacteria-could-help-boost-crop-yields.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaWed, 06 Feb 2013 15:09:38 GMTMore than 140 nations have agreed the first global, legally-binding treaty to prevent man-made emissions of mercury into the environment.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/nations-agree-first-global-treaty-to-ban-mercury-emissions-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaTue, 22 Jan 2013 23:32:02 GMTCampaigners for food security must include science in their goals — and in return scientists need to heed wider concerns around solutions.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/editorials/let-s-learn-from-past-efforts-to-fight-hunger.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaThu, 10 Jan 2013 15:52:47 GMTKenya has bypassed its own biosafety watchdog in banning GM foods, which will stifle balanced debate of GM in Africa, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/opinions/africa-analysis-kenya-sending-the-wrong-message-about-gm-foods.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaFri, 07 Dec 2012 16:41:01 GMTIn the aftermath of Kenya's banning of genetically modified organisms, some scientists say the directive threatens national food security.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/scientists-torn-over-kenya-s-recent-gm-food-ban-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaFri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:57 GMTFears in Africa surrounding agri-biotech, resulting in its underutilisation, can be tackled by building trust and openness, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/trust-a-major-challenge-to-agricultural-biotechnology.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaThu, 29 Nov 2012 12:55:48 GMTA review of agroforestry for food crops finds the benefits for raising soil quality and food yields to be substantial and well documented.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/tree-intercropping-could-save-africa-s-soils-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaTue, 20 Nov 2012 16:41:55 GMTWomen agricultural researchers in 11 Sub-Saharan countries will benefit from a second phase of the AWARD programme.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/donors-renew-programme-for-african-women-researchers-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaMon, 12 Nov 2012 16:48:19 GMTThe transfer of a new virus-resistant cassava strain from Swiss to African labs could transform agriculture in cassava-dependent regions.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/african-farmers-could-soon-grow-virus-resistant-cassava-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaThu, 18 Oct 2012 15:17:57 GMTResearchers have devised a non-GM method for hybridising wild and cultivated cassava species, to create improved varieties.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/combining-cassava-species-could-lead-to-better-crops.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaTue, 16 Oct 2012 16:15:24 GMTPlans are coming together for a new network to harness the expertise of African agricultural professionals living in Europe.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/network-for-african-agriculture-professionals-in-europe-set-to-launch.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaThu, 04 Oct 2012 17:12:45 GMTScientists' dislike of multi-stakeholder projects is limiting the impact of agricultural development, an expert has warned.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/dislike-of-multidisciplinary-work-limits-development-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaMon, 01 Oct 2012 17:22:12 GMTDrought-resistant tea is on an agenda for natural product development and capacity building in Malawi and other southern African nations.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/drought-resistant-tea-highlighted-in-natural-product-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaTue, 11 Sep 2012 16:30:55 GMTNigeria's fight against vitamin A deficiency received a boost last month, with the launch of two vitamin-enriched maize hybrids.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/nigeria-to-combat-vitamin-a-deficiency-with-hybrid-maize.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaWed, 29 Aug 2012 14:55:07 GMTDeveloping innovation systems, rather than technology transfer, can benefit small farmers and promote agricultural development in Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/policy-briefs/developing-innovation-systems-for-african-agriculture.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaMon, 09 Jul 2012 11:07:54 GMTFrank Rijsberman speaks to Busani Bafana about his plans for the CGIAR Consortium and the importance of agricultural research investment.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/features/new-cgiar-head-explains-his-vision-for-the-future.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaFri, 06 Jul 2012 18:25:25 GMTA lack of funding and training has created a culture of poor biosafety in much of Africa, a Johannesburg conference hears.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/african-biosafety-still-neglected-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaWed, 04 Jul 2012 17:26:36 GMTSustainable development must integrate solutions based on local knowledge and not just top-down tech transfer, a forum has heard.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/agri-biotech-in-africa/news/homegrown-solutions-crucial-to-sustainable-development--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_agribiotechinafricaMon, 18 Jun 2012 09:14:55 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/