Facing Climate Change, Tanzania Cant Afford to Fear GM Crops

Published: Oct. 20, 2016, 2:34 p.m.

Last week, Tanzania planted its first ever genetically modified crop\u2014a drought-resistant white corn hybrid. Government researchers will spend the next two to three years monitoring the plants for safety and effectiveness at growing in perilously dry conditions. It\u2019s a notable milestone, given the nation\u2019s longstanding lack of enthusiasm towards biotechnology.