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, …
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 …
On 20 March, B4FA held the Nigerian launch of its new book, Insights: Africa’s future … Can biosciences contribute? According to several Nigerian leaders, the book is a welcome call for an open discussion of science, technology and agriculture.
“This is a subject dear to my heart. … I went to the web …
Over twenty Nigerian journalists gathered in Abuja from 18-21 March to gain insight into plant genetics and its relevance for Nigerian farmers. The latest group of Media Fellows were joined by B4FA alumni as well as mentors, who included Nigerian, British and American scientists and journalists.
Jamila Hamisu Mai Iyali of Freedom …
Over twenty Ghanaian journalists gathered this past week (12-16 March) to learn about – and experience – the biosciences and plant genetics in Accra, Ghana. The B4FA Media Fellows were joined by media fellows from Autumn 2012 and a team of scientific experts and journalism mentors who engaged them in …
Discussants at Ghana Insights book launch
On 14 March, Biosciences for Farming in Africa (B4FA) launched its new book of essays, Insights – Africa’s future … can biosciences contribute? at the Ghana International Press Centre.
B4FA welcomed several discussants, including the Hon. Dr. A.Y. Alhassan, the Chair of the Ghanaian Parliament Agriculture Committee, Prof. Josephine …
Peter Wamboga-Mugirya, a B4FA Mentor and leading Ugandan journalist, draws attention to the news that more than 50% of GM crops are now planted in developing countries, as revealed in the latest ISAAA report, ‘The global status of commercialised biotech/GM crops‘.
“I think this report also serves as an important source …
As part of their B4FA Media Fellowship, six fellows had the opportunity to make a field trip to Arusha, Tanzania on 18 February 2013 to visit three sites where science is being put into practice to help Tanzania’s farmers: a commercial tissue culture facility, the Selian Agricultural Research Institute (SARI …
This week, B4FA’s Scientific Advisor, Prof. Chris Leaver was interviewed by East African Business Week‘s Kenan Kalagho – read excerpts below to hear Prof. Leaver’s views on food security, plant genetics and GM crops…
What is Bioscience for farming in Africa?
This is a programme specifically designed to encourage informed discussion about …
Lominda Afedraru, a B4FA Media Fellow in Uganda, has recently published two intriguing articles on banana breeding to fight pests and diseases and on the prospect of Vitamin A-rich millet.
In her article on the challenges facing banana production in Uganda, she highlights the diseases that have plagued bananas. Fortunately, researchers have accepted the …
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