African Agricultural Technology Foundation Archives

Nigeria’s TELA maize progress, a positive sign for food system growth —African breeders

Nigeria has made significant strides in agricultural technology by commercializing two TELA maize varieties, developed to combat the fall armyworm and boost...

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Maize News in English

Nigerian farmers, scientists divided over GM maize

The Nigerian government's approval of TELA maize, a genetically modified (GM) crop with insect resistance and drought tolerance, has sparked debate. In...

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Maize News in English

Lessons from Africa’s largest producer of GMO maize

African countries grapple with GMO adoption amid food security concerns and climate change challenges. South Africa leads in GMO cultivation; Nigeria and...