Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 235 There are already campaigns across the country fighting against GMO’s where the farming and food sectors are concerned, however whether this is related to their disapproval or not, it seems the textile industry is heading in the same direction. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in association with the Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) has introduced two new varieties of pest-resistant cotton for the production of the crop, as per Ghanaian media reports. More Articles You Would Love PICS: Lupita Smashes The Internet In This Haute African Print Kente Bikini By ‘Ohana Swimwear’ PICS: Future Face Of Africa 2022 Takes Place Tonight, 30th January! See All Finalists Competing With Ghana’s Winifred Esi Sam The two new varieties are Round Up Flex which is tolerant to glyphosate, and Roundup Ready Flex/Bollgard 2 herbcides that are tolerant to glyphosate and also provide protection from insects. CSIR-SARI also organised an event aimed at observing and evaluating the performance of Roundup Ready herbicides on cotton varieties. The event was also aimed at determining the effectiveness of the two glyphosate formulations on weeds when applied on the two genetically modified (GM) cotton varieties tolerant to glyphosate and protection. However, sale of seeds of these varieties to farmers would start only after receiving approvals from the National Bio-Safety Authority (NBA) and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). (HO) Read More On Ghana Fashion Socio-Politics cottonghanagm cottongm seedsgmoseeds Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.