Claire Nasike

2 months ago | africasacountry.com | Ann Kingiri |Matthew A. Schnurr |Jan Bornman |Claire Nasike

In October 2024, Dr. Qu Dongyu, the General Director of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) took the stage at the World Food Prize to deliver the keynote address. Dr. Qu’s talk revolved around the question of what “the future hold[s] for agrifood systems and food culture.” Key to this future, he suggested, was the “genetic revolution,” and specifically genome editing; a collection of technologies that allow scientists to alter genetic code through direct intervention.

Nov 23, 2023 | businessdailyafrica.com | Claire Nasike

EditorialsIs pesticides use in Kenya about food production or big business? Pesticides have not only become a prominent concern globally but in Kenya. Proponents argue they are vital in pest and disease control in food systems, while the antagonists raise the alarm about the potential toxicity to human health and the environment. Banned in countries of originThe point of contention is the toxic nature of certain pesticides sold in Kenya but have been banned in countries of origin.

Nov 23, 2023 | shorturl.at | Claire Nasike

EditorialsIs pesticides use in Kenya about food production or big business? Pesticides have not only become a prominent concern globally but in Kenya. Proponents argue they are vital in pest and disease control in food systems, while the antagonists raise the alarm about the potential toxicity to human health and the environment. Banned in countries of originThe point of contention is the toxic nature of certain pesticides sold in Kenya but have been banned in countries of origin.