All posts tagged "Biotechnology"

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Kenya lifts ban on GM maize & feeds; Implications for Uganda

The Kenyan government recently lifted a ten-year ban on the importation of genetically modified maize and...

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Biotechnology vs Agroecology; Towards a win-win strategy for food security

The United Nations Committee on World Food Security defines food security as a situation where all...

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Science journalists bag millions in recognition of hard work

Six outstanding science reporters in Uganda have this evening (Friday Nov 20), walked home with a...

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Proposed GMO law threatens support to Uganda’s Agric. research, experts say

Uganda’s leading partners in the development of crop improvement especially through genetic engineering have expressed alarm...

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We’re determined to move forward with GMOs – Scientist

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Chemist Wendiro wants to spur agricultural industrialization through biotechnology

Uganda is well known for her biological diversity. The country is believed to be home to...

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Kadaga lends support to agricultural scientists

The Speaker of Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga has lent her support to Uganda’s agricultural scientists in their...

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GM law passed but controversy persists

The Parliament of Uganda this week passed the law to regulate the introduction and commercialisation of...

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Biotechnology, a step to achieving industrialization in Uganda

The Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija proclaimed ‘Industrialization for job creation and shared prosperity’ as the...

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Parliament moves closer to passing GMO bill

It is close to a year since President Museveni referred the Biosafety Act 2017 back to...