Genetically Modified tomatoes the colour of a plum are set to go on sale in Australian fruit shops for the first time this year. This follows the issuance of license DIR 218 to All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (trading as All Aussie Farmers) by the Australia’s Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) for the […]
The year began on a proactive note for staff at the secretariat of the African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium, with an emphasis on establishment of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to promote improvement. The staff were taken through the training on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 2015 as the institution moves to strengthen systems and scale […]
Honouring a Legacy The African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium (AGBC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Prosper Chaki, a distinguished Research Scientist and Medical Entomologist based in Tanzania. Until his demise, Dr. Chaki served as a Director at the Tanzania based Ifakara Institute. Dr. Chaki was a dedicated member of the Pan African Mosquito […]
Some biotech products, possibly containing synthetic molecules, may be circulating already in certain East African Community (EAC) Partner States … says Dr. Willy Tonui who is currently leading the development of a new strategy that will harmonize the biotechnology framework for the EAC and streamline the sector. The exercise is being undertaken under the auspices […]
The year 2025 has been an impactful one for the African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium (AGBC). We wish to extend our appreciation to all our members, partners, supporters and stakeholders across Africa and beyond. Here are the highlights of key milestones executed in 2025. The Second Global Congress on New and Emerging Genetic Biocontrol Technologies is […]
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