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Kenyan Journalists Feted for Outstanding Reporting on Agri-Biotech |
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The Kenyan media has been hailed as a key driver of science and innovations and an enabler of agricultural transformations in the country. Speaking during a media awards gala held in Nairobi on September 15, 2023, science and agricultural stakeholders heaped praises on the media for promoting public understanding and acceptance of agricultural biotechnology. The gala was organized by the Kenya Chapter of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) to celebrate exemplary science journalism and recognize excellence in reporting agri-biotechnology.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
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| A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research |
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
- Nigeria approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- The USA approved the corn event MON87429 for food and feed.
- Ghana approved the cowpea event AAT709A for food, feed, and cultivation.
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Events |
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9th Plant Genomics and Gene Editing and 4thMicrobiome for Agriculture Congress Asia 2023
November 29
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30, 2023
Bangkok
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Thailand
Co-located with the 4th Microbiome for Agriculture Congress Asia, the 9th edition of this congress are designed for you to explore how gene editing technologies, novel breeding techniques, bioinformatics and phenotyping technologies are applied for the development of key crops in Asia and worldwide as well as to examine the role of microbiome, biocontrols and biostimulants in increasing agricultural yield, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring food security.
Poster presentation/competition is also available.
Discount code & expiry date: 20% Discount code : SK/PGCA23/15 valid until 30 Sept 2022* 10% Discount code : SK/PGCA23/10 valid until 30 Oct 2022* *Not valid for local Thai delegate and vendor/technology provider
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