June 26, 2025
Dr. Allan Liavoga—Food Safety Expert
Agricultural Biotechnology
Farmer-Led Dialogues on GMOs: Evidence-Based Strategies for Building Trust in Agricultural Biotechnology
A 2024 multi-country study by SciDiplomacy Africa reveals that farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange increases acceptance of genetically modified crops by 41% compared to top-down extension approaches. Analyzing 37 community dialogues across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, the research demonstrates how participatory deliberation can overcome misinformation while respecting socio-cultural contexts.
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