Get biotechnology on the agenda for Africa

At present there is resistance from Europe, and even Japan is dragging its feet on this vital issue.Critics often argue that using modern biotechnology in African agriculture would harm farmers, wreck the environment and expose consumers to unknown risks. But by failing to adopt biotechnology, Africa puts its poor populations at greater risk of starvation. Without substantial investment in biotechnology to address critical challenges such as drought, Africa will continue to experience food deficits.
http://greenbio.checkbiotech.org/news/2008-07-02/Get_biotechnology_on_the_agenda_for_Africa/