Ghana: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

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Ghana: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
FAS Accra observes Ghana making appreciable advancements in the field of plant biotechnology (biotech). The country is expanding its agricultural biotech crops developmental and production capabilities. On July 25, 2024, Ghana’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) released for commercial use the country’s first indigenously developed biotech crop, the pod borer-resistant cowpea (PBR cowpea), or the Bt cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.), event 709A. Commercial production of PBR cowpea, or Bt cowpea, is expected to begin in 2025. There is currently no restriction on the import of genetically engineered (GE) products or products containing bioengineered material.
Production & Sustainability, New Technologies
Africa (Sub-Sahara), Ghana

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