Biocontrol is an ancient practice involving the use of beneficiary insects or animals to control unwanted and problematic ones. The concept of genetic biocontrol is simply, the use of genetically modified organisms through gene drives and gene editing to control other problematic organisms. Hence, the identification also of this concept by the High-Level Panel of […]
African Union (AU)’s quest for member countries to embrace and apply modern scientific tools including biotechnology to redeem Africa’s agriculture from the vagaries of pests, diseases and undesirable climatic conditions, will require the commitment of all stakeholders especially scientists, science communicators and science journalists. This group of stakeholders include those who generate, translate, repackage and […]
“We hope that you will be wings and ambassadors (vigilants) for the responsible use of emerging biotechnologies” in Africa. Closing the three-day international workshop on “Increased awareness and understanding of genetic biocontrol in Africa,” Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra, Director General of the National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA), highlighted the critical role that is […]
A GROUP of 20 scientists, science communicators and editors have converged here for a workshop to strengthen capacity in quality and balanced media reporting on genetic bio-control technologies and other science-related issues. The workshop which has drawn participants from east and southern Africa has been organised by the Kenya-headquartered African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium (AGBC) in […]
Stakeholders and science journalist in West Africa have converged on Abuja, Nigeria, to exchange ideas and deliberate on the challenges and opportunities of genetic bio-control technologies. The event, organized by African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium, will provides a platform for interaction among African experts and institutions to enhance opportunities for technical capacity strengthening, knowledge exchange and […]