Graham Thiele, Director of CGIAR’s Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas explains why these difficult to reproduce crops are so important for Africa’s farmers, especially in … Read More »
Biosciences for Farming in Africa (B4FA) Project Leader, Sir Brian Heap, interviews Dr. Roshan Abdallah, Chief Research Scientist at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute (TPRI), about her work and the challenges and opportunities for biosciences in … Read More »
During the Tanzanian launch of B4FA’s new book Insights: Africa’s future – can biosciences contribute?, eminent scientists and policymakers gathered alongside over 50 journalists in Arusha, Tanzania on 16 April to discuss the implications of biosciences and agricultural technologies for Tanzania’s society and economy.
Arusha’s District Commissioner John Mongella noted, “In view … Read More »
Over 50 journalists gathered in Kampala (Uganda) and Arusha (Tanzania) to deepen their knowledge of science journalism and plant genetics as new B4FA Media Fellows. They were joined by scientists and journalists who served as mentors, while returning B4FA Media Fellows from last year’s courses also shared their knowledge and … Read More »
From April until June, Samuel Hinneh, a B4FA Media Fellow from Ghana, will have the opportunity to deepen his knowledge of international journalism and communications in Ede, Netherlands. The course, “International Corporate Communication” takes place at the Christian University of Applied Sciences (CHE).
Through his fellowship, he will explore business ethics/sustainability & communication, international journalism, … Read More »
As Ugandan MPs continue to discuss and review the Ugandan National Biotechnology and Biosafety Bill, journalists, politicians and scientists gathered at the launch of B4FA’s recent book, Insights: Africa’s future – can biosciences contribute? in Kampala, Uganda to discuss the future of Ugandan science and innovation for agriculture.
Among a number of guests … Read More »