Scientists display
modified sorghum
University scientists in the USA have showed off to government officials a genetically engineered crop of sorghum they believe will be a more efficient and economical option to corn in drier parts of the country as the nation pushes for alternative energy sources. More
Interview of Andile Grootboom, scientist
trained by ABS Project
Andile Grootboom is a plant biotechnologist from CSIR who spent the better part of last year at Pioneer Hi-Bred International. He spoke to Africa Harvest about his experience at Pioneer. More
Private Sector Welcomes
Sorghum Research
South Africa’s sorghum commercial sector is encouraged by the Africa Biofortified
Sorghum (ABS) project and what the project intends to achieve on the content. More
Kenyans positive about GM foods
Most Kenyans are positive about genetically modified (GM) foods, according to a new baseline survey on attitudes to biotechnology, but a lack of policy on issues is hindering commercial production of the crops in the country.
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Statistically Speaking Top sorghum producing countries as percentage of world production:
United States (17%)
India (14%)
Nigeria (14%)
Mexico (11%) More
