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This month, we focus on Africa's progress with adoption of biotech crops by highlighting a key issue that adopter nations, and those on the verge of adoption, need to focus on - stewardship. To get an in-depth understanding on this topic and why it is important for Africa to pay particular attention to it now, we sat at the feet of Prof. Walter Alhassan.
Walter Alhassan, a Professor in animal science, hails from Ghana, and is considered a pioneer of biotechnology in Africa. He has extensive experience in university teaching and research in Ghana and Nigeria, and has served as a member of several international boards in agriculture, education and the biosciences. As Coordinator of the SABIMA project that focused on strengthening sub-Saharan Africa’s capacity for safe and sustainable biotechnology management, the DrumBeat was honoured to seek his counsel, which is featured in the Story of the Month segment.
Kenya is among the countries that has made significant strides by eventually delivering biotech cotton into farmers' hands. To assess progress and hear directly from recipients on how they are faring with the technology, we visited Mahmoud Masemo, a cotton farmer from coastal Kenya. Mr. Masemo gives an account of his first-time experience growing Bt cotton in the Video of the Month.
Our Topical News Roundup section continues to feature new innovations across Africa that showcase the continent's efforts towards managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
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