The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has vehemently criticized the government’s recent decision to approve the commercialization of 14 novel Genetically Modified (GM) products through the National Biosafety Authority (NBA).
Expressing deep disappointment and concern, the association argues that this move will jeopardize Ghana’s agricultural sector, making farmers dependent on multinational seed companies for seeds.
The approved GM products, which include eight maize and six soya bean varieties, come on the heels of the release of GM cowpea in 2022, further fueling fears that Ghanaian farmers are being sidelined in favor of multinational interests.
The association accuses the government of promoting the agenda of global seed giants such as Bayer, Corteva, Syngenta, and Group Limagrain, which control over 50% of the global seed sector.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
