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How shifts in GM policy will open up African markets for SA

The African continent has been widely resistant to the adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops. South Africa is an exception and produces approximately 80% of its maize from GM seeds. This means that South Africa’s capacity to supply African markets is limited under the sub-region’s stringent no GM policy.

However, natural disasters such as droughts and pest invasions

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