Ethiopia: Ethiopia Becomes the Latest African Country to Approve Biotech Corn for Commercial Production

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Becomes the Latest African Country to Approve Biotech Corn for Commercial Production
In February 2025, Ethiopia’s National Variety Release Committee (NVRC) approved the commercial release of three TELA maize hybrid varieties. These newly introduced varieties are genetically engineered for improved insect resistance and drought tolerance, with the potential to yield up to 60 percent more than conventional maize varieties. By adopting this biotech innovation, TELA maize has become Ethiopia’s first genetically engineered food crop. With this milestone, Ethiopia joins South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya as the fourth African country to approve the commercialization of biotech maize (corn).
Production & Sustainability, New Technologies
Africa (Sub-Sahara), Ethiopia
Grains, Feeds and Fodders, Corn

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