Nigeria farmers welcome GMO cowpea

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Language: English

Publication Year: 2022

Farmers in Nigeria have enthusiastically adopted a genetically modified cowpea that was developed by Nigerian scientists to resist the destructive pod borer pest. Known as GM cowpea, PBR cowpea and Bt cowpea, this crop cuts pesticide use by 80% and helps farmers achieve the higher yields that contribute to food security.

Topic

Bt

Content Pillars

Climate Change , Food Security

Focus Area

Agricultural Biotechnology , Agriculture , Science Communication

Keywords

Pesticides, Bt cowpea, Labor, Yields, GMO

Country

Nigeria

Published Date

28 Mar 2022

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