Traditional crops ... the basis of our food and farming systems
Mariam Mayet is the director of the African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB). In a recent report, ACB turns their attention towards genetic modification of non-commercial ‘orphan crops’ and the way this technology is replacing farmer managed food systems. In this interview Mariam explains what is wrong with genetic modification of these crops and where the real solutions lie.
Title of publication: Leisa India
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Author: Diana Quiroz and Madeleine Florin
Organization: Leisa India
Year: 2016
Geographical coverage: Asia and the Pacific
Type: Magazine article
Full text available at: http://leisaindia.org/articles/interview-mariam-mayet/
Content language: English