Technology

Introduction  The adoption of genetically modified (GMO) seeds has introduced a transformative shift in agricultural production systems, influencing both technological adoption pathways and farmer-level decision-making. Historically, seed selection was governed by farmer-managed seed systems that promoted local adaptation, genetic diversity, and intergenerational knowledge transfer. However, the proliferation of patented GMO varieties—often marketed for traits such…

 Policy & Regulatory Systems Effective regulatory frameworks are crucial for ensuring long-term GMO sustainability. Many countries rely on short-term risk assessments that focus on trait-specific safety but lack robust monitoring for cumulative ecological impacts. Long-term ecological processes—such as soil microbial shifts, gene flow, and resistance evolution—require post-release monitoring and adaptive regulation. Biosafety policies must balance…

Introduction Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) — particularly genetically modified (GM) crops and foods — have become a central feature of modern agriculture and food systems. GMOs are organisms whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally, often by the insertion of genes from different species, with the aim of…

Introduction Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) refer to plants, animals or other organisms whose genetic material has been altered in a laboratory through recombinant-DNA techniques in order to introduce desirable traits such as insect resistance, herbicide tolerance or improved nutritional content. (Wikipedia) The development and adoption of GMO crops have been driven by global demands to…

Intro duction Since the mid-1990s, global agriculture has experienced intensifying pressures: increasing population, demand for food, and concomitant intensification of crop production. Conventional agriculture has often leaned heavily on chemical pesticides — insecticides and herbicides — to counteract pests, weeds, and diseases. While effective in boosting yields, heavy pesticide use has raised serious concerns about environmental…

Introduction Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) — specifically, genetically modified (GM) crops — refer to plants whose genetic material has been altered using biotechnology techniques to introduce or modify traits not found (or not reliably present) in conventional varieties. Since the mid-1990s, GM crops have seen increasing adoption worldwide, with cultivars engineered mainly for insect resistance…

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture today. Unpredictable rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures threaten food security and farmer livelihoods. To overcome these challenges, farmers are increasingly turning to climate-smart farming technologies that improve resilience while boosting productivity. One key technology is precision irrigation. Using drip systems, solar pumps, and IoT…