ARC South Africa Clears Misconception About TELA Maize
October 23, 2024| |
Dr. Kingstone Mashingaidze, Principal Researcher and TELA Project Country Coordinator at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) South Africa, dismisses the misconception that growing genetically modified (GM) maize would inhibit other crops from growing in the field. Dr. Mashingaidze made this statement during the inspection tour of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABRDA)'s TELA Maize demo farm in Abuja, Nigeria.
The TELA Maize Project works on commercializing transgenic drought tolerant and insect protected maize varieties in Sub-Saharan Africa. During the inspection tour, Dr. Mashingaidze was enthusiastic about the performance of GM products, particularly in addressing stem borer and fall armyworm infestations, which have posed significant challenges among small-scale farmers with limited financial resources.
The council said the misconception about TELA Maize prevents farmers from accessing technologies that could enhance their productivity. According to Dr. Mashingaidze, they have not encountered any problems since GM maize was planted in South Africa in 2000. The Project Country Coordinator is thrilled to see Nigeria's progress in commercializing the product in the country.
For more information, read the article from the Voice of Nigeria.
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