Open AccessProduction and Adoption of Transgenic Crops in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author(s) -
Langa Tembo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
asian research journal of agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-561X
DOI - 10.9734/arja/2021/v14i230122
Subject(s) - biosafety , productivity , agricultural productivity , agriculture , production (economics) , agricultural economics , food security , business , genetically modified crops , malnutrition , natural resource economics , food processing , economic growth , agricultural science , economics , microbiology and biotechnology , geography , political science , transgene , environmental science , biology , macroeconomics , archaeology , biochemistry , gene , law
Food insecurity is high in sub-Saharan Africa. It has been estimated that 29 out of the 40 low income countries and countries with the highest rates of malnutrition are found in this region. Therefore, increasing agriculture productivity in sub-Saharan Africa is a priority and utilization of scientific and technological advances could enhance agricultural productivity. While the use of transgenic crops has been floated as one of the key solutions, to this effect, the region has continuously experience low levels of adoption compared to other regions. This paper reviews the state of production and adoption in sub-Saharan Africa, with an in-depth explanation of factors that may have led to low adoption levels. Furthermore, biosafety measures meant to regulate production and utilization of transgenic crops have also be discussed.