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January 6, 2026
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Agritech dialogue: The high price of Africa's GMO hesitation

Agritech dialogue: The high price of Africa's GMO hesitation

Genetic modification of crops confers them with resilience against a number of environmental challenges, key among them drought, pests and diseases...

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The genetically modified organisms (GMOs) debate in Africa is highlighted by historical public hesitancy surrounding scientific advancements, echoing the initial mistrust of the smallpox vaccine. The article underscores how genetic modification offers crops resilience against environmental challenges like drought, pests, and diseases.

  • The comparison is drawn to the 1796 backlash against Edward Jenner's smallpox vaccine, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) notes was initially called 'a ridiculous idea' with rumors of people turning into cows.
  • The main subject of the article is the skepticism and high price of Africa's GMO hesitation.
  • The article emphasizes that genetic modification can confer crops with resilience against environmental challenges.

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