Rwanda Nears Release of First Biotech Crops

Rwanda Nears Release of First Biotech Crops

Rwanda is moving closer to releasing its first biotech crops, with cassava, Irish potato and maize varieties showing strong performance in trials compared to conventional crops, officials from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have said.

Rwanda moves closer to releasing first biotech crops

Rwanda is edging closer to approving the country’s first biotech crop varieties, a move expected to help farmers tackle devastating crop diseases, pests and climate-related challenges. The crops under consideration include genetically modified cassava, Irish potato and maize varieties developed to address some of the most persistent constraints affecting agricultural productivity in the country. According […] The post Rwanda moves closer to rele…