Would GMO help countries in the Sahel region in West Africa?

GM crops can be part of measures to mitigate adverse environmental and weather conditions in the Sahel. But only so much. You would still need to provide the crop with water, a fertile soil and crop protection. read more

In the summer of 2012, the Sahel region of West Africa faced a food crisis that put 18 million people at risk of hunger and food shortages. At the height of the crisis, Development and Peace travelled to Niger, one of the most affected countries, with a film crew from Salt and Light Television, to chronicle the impact on communities. read more