ISAAA Brief 54: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2018
Biotech crops continue to help meet the challenges of increased population and climate change. According to the Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2018 (Brief 54) released by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), a total of 70 countries adopted biotech crops through cultivation and importation in 2018, the 23rd year of biotech crop adoption. The continuous adoption of biotech crops by farmers worldwide indicate that biotech crops continue to help meet global challenges of hunger, malnutrition, and climate change. Get the full publication here.
ISAAA Brief 54-2018: Infographics
Biotech crops continue to help meet the challenges of increased population and climate change. According to the Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2018 (Brief 54) released by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), a total of 70 countries adopted biotech crops through cultivation and importation in 2018, the 23rd year of biotech crop adoption. This infographic summarizes the various agronomic, environmental, economic, health, and social benefits accrued from cultivating biotech crops. Get the full publication here.
GENOME EDITING: Join the conversation
From green revolution to gene revolution, the world is in a technological advancement trajectory. With this reality in sight, many countries are now positioning themselves to embrace gene technologies. Africa has not been left behind. The African Union High Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET) has already identified advances in the technology as key in fast-tracking Africa’s development and transformation process. The technology holds great prospects in the areas of food production, medicine and animal improvement. Genome Editing: Join the Conversation is a collection of thoughts and quotes on the technology from scientists, regulators, policy makers and science communicators in Africa and beyond. Get the full publication here