Ghana's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) already approved a GMO crop, the Pod borer resistant cowpea (or Bt cowpea) in 2022 for environmental release. The Bt cowpea is said to need about 6 to 8 times less pesticides during its three-month life cycle.
The governor of Katsina state, Dikko Radda, has requested funding and support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to develop the agricultural sector and provide renewable energy resources.
To draw a clearer distinction between child labour in agriculture and regular chores, FAO said that this kind of work must go 'beyond the limits of safety and well-being' and endanger their health or education access.
The Lagos state government aims to achieve self-sufficiency in beef production through a cattle feedlot project, which will address industry issues and provide benefits such as beef traceability for food safety and product recall.
