Ghana must welcome GM foods - Prof. Takrama

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DELO 7 years ago

These society wreckers,wicked and selfish academics who have been paid to campaign for GM Foods are at it again?If these so called knowledgeable people like this Prof. can sell his birthright and dignity to please these evil ...
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These society wreckers,wicked and selfish academics who have been paid to campaign for GM Foods are at it again?If these so called knowledgeable people like this Prof. can sell his birthright and dignity to please these evil illumination GM Food company owners,for money,despite the devastating effects of GM foods on the health of consumers,it's about time we start telling them in the face they are dangerous to the human race and a disgrace to GOD ALMIGHTY.
Bobby, Denmark 7 years ago

Well done bro.

Well done bro.
Kyekyeku 7 years ago

Some AFricans think like animals, why do you want to accept things that is going to give us sicknesses and whatever. Are you kidding me,the Americans and Europeans are all rejecting it.

Some AFricans think like animals, why do you want to accept things that is going to give us sicknesses and whatever. Are you kidding me,the Americans and Europeans are all rejecting it.
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

1. Allergic Reactions
According to research by the Brown University, resent genetically modified foods can pose significant allergy risks to people. It states that genetic modification often adds or mixes proteins that were ...
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1. Allergic Reactions
According to research by the Brown University, resent genetically modified foods can pose significant allergy risks to people. It states that genetic modification often adds or mixes proteins that were not indigenous to the original animal or plant, which might cause new allergic reactions in our body. In some cases, proteins from organisms that you are allergic to might be added to organisms that you were not originally allergic to. This means your range of food choices will be lessened.

2. Not 100% Environmentally Friendly
Though it is claimed by many experts that genetically modified foods are safe for the environment, they actually still contain several kinds of substances that are not yet proven to be such. And what’s worse? These substances are remained hidden to the public.

3. Lower Level of Biodiversity
One big potential drawback of this technology is that some organisms in the ecosystem could be harmed, which in turn could lead to a lower level of biodiversity. When we remove a certain pest that is harmful to crops, we could also be removing a food source for a certain species. In addition, genetically modified crops could prove toxic to some organisms, which can lead to their reduced numbers or even extinction.

4. Decreased Antibiotic Efficacy
According to the Iowa State University, some genetically modified foods have antibiotic features that are built into them, making them resistant or immune to viruses or diseases or viruses. And when we eat them, these antibiotic markers will persist in our body and will render actual antibiotic medications less effective. The university also warns that ingestion of these foods and regular exposure to antibiotics may contribute to the reduced effectiveness of antibiotic drugs, as noticed in hospitals across the planet.

5. Unusual Taste
Genetically modified foods are observed to have unnatural tastes compared with the ordinary foods that are sold on the market. This could be the result of the substances that were added to their composition.

6. Not Totally Safe to Eat
It is proven by scientific studies that GMO foods contain substances that may cause diseases and even death to several kinds of species in this world, including us humans. For instance, mice and butterflies cannot survive with these foods.

7. Cross-Pollination
Cross-pollination can cover quite large distances, where new genes can be included in the offspring of organic, traditional plants or crops that are miles away. This can result in difficulty in distinguishing which crop fields are organic and which are not, posing a problem to the task of properly labeling non-GMO food products.

8. Gene Spilling
It is unclear what effects, if there are any, the genetic pollution resulting from inadequate sequestering of genetically modified crop populations would have on the wild varieties surrounding them. However, it is stressed that releasing pollen from genetically altered plants into the wild through the insects and the wind could have dramatic effects on the ecosystem, though there is yet long-term research to be done to gauge such impact.

9. Gene Transfer
Relevant to the previous disadvantage, a constant risk of genetically modified foods is that an organism’s modified genes may escape into the wild. Experts warn that genes from commercial crops that are resistant to herbicides may cross into the wild weed population, thus creating super-weeds that have become impossible to kill. For genetically enhanced vegetation and animals, they may become super-organisms that can out-compete natural plants and animals, driving them into extinction.

10. Conflicts
GMO foods can cause a lot of issues in the merchants’ daily life. How? These products might encourage authorities to implement higher tariffs to merchants, who would be selling them.

11. Exploitations
Some countries may use genetic engineering of foods as a very powerful weapon against their enemies. It is important to note that some scientists have discovered that these products can kill a lot of individuals in the world by using harmful diseases.

12. Widening Gap of Corporate Sizes
This disadvantage can possibly happen between food-producing giants and their smaller counterparts, causing a consolidation in the market. There would be fewer competitors, which could increase the risk of oligopolies and food price increases. Moreover, larger companies might have more political power and might be able to influence safety and health standards.

13. New Diseases
As previously mentioned, genetically modified foods can create new diseases. Considering that they are modified using viruses and bacteria, there is a fear that this will certainly happen. This threat to human health is a worrisome aspect that has received a great deal of debate.

14. Food Supply at Risk
GMO seeds are patented products and, in order to purchase them, customers have to sign certain agreements for use with the supplier or creator. As the reliance on these seeds expands around the world, concerns about food supply and safety also continue to arise. Furthermore, these seeds structurally identical, and if a problem affects one of them, a major crop failure can occur.

15. Economic Concerns
Bringing a genetically modified food to market can be a costly and lengthy process, and of course, agricultural bio-technology companies want to ensure a profitable ROI. So, many new plant genetic engineering technologies and products have been patented, and patent infringement is a big concern within the agribusiness. Also, consumer advocates are worried that this will raise seed prices to very high levels that third-world countries and small farmers cannot afford them, thus widening the gap between the rich and the poor.
Eagle's Eyes 7 years ago

So the first thing Ho Tech University, formerly Ho Polytechnic, does is to host a conference on GM foods? Who and where is the funding coming from? Useless Professors. Professor inviting another Professor to distribute death ...
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So the first thing Ho Tech University, formerly Ho Polytechnic, does is to host a conference on GM foods? Who and where is the funding coming from? Useless Professors. Professor inviting another Professor to distribute death among Ghanaians. Why didnt Prof Takrama say anything about the serious drawbacks of GM foods? Was the audience told these serious drawbacks? Prof Sakyi, we dont need balderdash to begin Ho Technical University, ok. Otherwise, just resign and go with your alcoholism minded brain. We dont want something that the advanced worls are rejecting.
patrotic 7 years ago

a stupid dr.peroid

a stupid dr.peroid
kojo 7 years ago

African leaders will sold their conscient for anything, a whole professor doesn't know the consequence GM foods. they call it FooD of MASS Destruction. and a professor says what?

African leaders will sold their conscient for anything, a whole professor doesn't know the consequence GM foods. they call it FooD of MASS Destruction. and a professor says what?
HONEST MAN 7 years ago

ANYTHING CALLED CALLED PROF TALKS AND THINKING THAT WE WILL LISTEN TO HIM, THESE AGENDA HAVE BEEN USING THE SO CALLED PROFS FOR GHANA TO LISTEN, NO TO GMOs WHY UK REJECTED, AND MANY OTHERS ARE WE GIUNEA PIGS. STUPID PROF, SHU ...
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ANYTHING CALLED CALLED PROF TALKS AND THINKING THAT WE WILL LISTEN TO HIM, THESE AGENDA HAVE BEEN USING THE SO CALLED PROFS FOR GHANA TO LISTEN, NO TO GMOs WHY UK REJECTED, AND MANY OTHERS ARE WE GIUNEA PIGS. STUPID PROF, SHUT UP
suicide bomba 7 years ago

stupid prof give that gm food to your families

stupid prof give that gm food to your families
Osono 7 years ago

Professorship, gradually becoming a disgrace in Africa.These so-called professors wouldn't selling their mothers'pussy for a bowl of porridge. GM is losing market in the developed world. Higher rise of all forms of cancer ass ...
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Professorship, gradually becoming a disgrace in Africa.These so-called professors wouldn't selling their mothers'pussy for a bowl of porridge. GM is losing market in the developed world. Higher rise of all forms of cancer associated with GM food is causing the developed world to stay clear off these foods.They have now turned to the developing world to dump their junk foods.Prof.Takrama,return the money to them. Ghana is not ready to buy cancer.
The Future Force 7 years ago

Pls Mr President John Dramani Mahama, just shoot this nonsense down and do not approve it. God will support the seeds we have. Thank you

Pls Mr President John Dramani Mahama, just shoot this nonsense down and do not approve it. God will support the seeds we have. Thank you
Samuel azumah 7 years ago

the advatages outway the disadvantages.i think adopting the method will be right.

the advatages outway the disadvantages.i think adopting the method will be right.
Yaovi Agboyivo 7 years ago

Massa get away with that your secondment.Go n read well n research better.

Massa get away with that your secondment.Go n read well n research better.
Judas 7 years ago

This man is a fool not a professor

This man is a fool not a professor
Nature 7 years ago

Hmmm prof. You're just a pig ????.... You have sold your knowledge totally.. Gorilla...

Hmmm prof. You're just a pig ????.... You have sold your knowledge totally.. Gorilla...
Enoch. O 7 years ago

Does this professor want us to give up our leadership in the control of Cocoa in which we in GHANA have excelled since time immemorial. Who in the GMO group know about growing COCOA? We have seen the likes of the industrial g ...
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Does this professor want us to give up our leadership in the control of Cocoa in which we in GHANA have excelled since time immemorial. Who in the GMO group know about growing COCOA? We have seen the likes of the industrial giants take over Tea plantations, Banana plantations, and so on and so forth. Ghana has held on to impress the whole world without relinquishing this technology to any of those industrial giants. In fact they themselves know they cannot compete with the Ghanaian Farmer. Ghanaian farmers are one of a breed. An NPP government might endorse this GMO idea, but I doubt if the present government will do so. Praise be to the glory of the GHANAIAN FARMER. Long live GHANA.
jeje 7 years ago

If he that ,that is what he want! he. can go and have them and start enjoying it with his family- these are the so call professors that we just dont need in ghana! and he is even using must! with who?

If he that ,that is what he want! he. can go and have them and start enjoying it with his family- these are the so call professors that we just dont need in ghana! and he is even using must! with who?
Steve 7 years ago

They only thing about their interest only .everyone has a price and theres no difference to this useless technocrat

They only thing about their interest only .everyone has a price and theres no difference to this useless technocrat
Abingo Abingo 7 years ago

Propagating hardship for the future generation? As a Professor have you done your research well? Money syndrome is killing our intellectuals.

Propagating hardship for the future generation? As a Professor have you done your research well? Money syndrome is killing our intellectuals.
LIGHTENED KNOW BETTER(LKB) 7 years ago

SHAME ON YOU PROF. DO NOT YOU KNOW THAT THIS WILL TAKE THE CONTROL OF FOOD(SEEDS) AND PUT IT INTO HANDS OF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

SHAME ON YOU PROF. DO NOT YOU KNOW THAT THIS WILL TAKE THE CONTROL OF FOOD(SEEDS) AND PUT IT INTO HANDS OF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS.
Baloney 7 years ago

GOD PUNISH THE EVIL PROFESSOR

GOD PUNISH THE EVIL PROFESSOR
Gilbert Dakora 7 years ago

Prof, as a learned man you are allowing GM foods in Ghana ? It seems you're not thinking of the welfare as well as health is concerced . Our natural farm products although scarce would be better than introducing GM foods .Lea ...
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Prof, as a learned man you are allowing GM foods in Ghana ? It seems you're not thinking of the welfare as well as health is concerced . Our natural farm products although scarce would be better than introducing GM foods .Leave Ghanaians alone .
Yaovi Agboyivo 7 years ago

This prof is an animal among human beings.Its nt education thst gives us wisdom at all.How can this fool put our food security in the hands of a whiteman?

This prof is an animal among human beings.Its nt education thst gives us wisdom at all.How can this fool put our food security in the hands of a whiteman?
kojo 7 years ago

GM Food is also called SEED of deception. Does the professor know this or not? the evil whitemen want to depopulate our numbers in africa , that's their agenda. so Mr professor think again and stop useless campaign of GM food ...
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GM Food is also called SEED of deception. Does the professor know this or not? the evil whitemen want to depopulate our numbers in africa , that's their agenda. so Mr professor think again and stop useless campaign of GM food.
Biotechnologist 7 years ago

All of you insulting the Honorable Professor of such a high calibre and international repute are just garbage n do not know shit like ur dumb headed grand parents. Seek Knowledge

All of you insulting the Honorable Professor of such a high calibre and international repute are just garbage n do not know shit like ur dumb headed grand parents. Seek Knowledge
munir 7 years ago

These GMOs have killed people in other countries n you want Ghana to embrace them...

Since the plant gene is altered , human gene is also likely to be altered too...

These GMOs have killed people in other countries n you want Ghana to embrace them...

Since the plant gene is altered , human gene is also likely to be altered too...
Karim 7 years ago

stop pretending to be a biotechnologist. are GM seeds viable? do Gm crops require more fertilizer or not? did you know India was one of the first nations to adopt Gm crops? n did you know lots of farmers who were deceived int ...
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stop pretending to be a biotechnologist. are GM seeds viable? do Gm crops require more fertilizer or not? did you know India was one of the first nations to adopt Gm crops? n did you know lots of farmers who were deceived into believing Gm crops were the solution to their farming problems commited suicide after realising GM ctops came to worsen their plight?
go read this

GM farming is
creating superweeds
and resistant bugs
dailymail.co.uk
Johnson 7 years ago

Go read about how motor vehicles are killing people too.

All new things come with associated repercussions. And it's our duty to deal with them!

Grow up and seek knowledge!

Go read about how motor vehicles are killing people too.

All new things come with associated repercussions. And it's our duty to deal with them!

Grow up and seek knowledge!
Biotechnologist 7 years ago

U insult the professor u don't know: u talk about cocoa yet u don't that this very professor u insult together with his team developed the new breed of cocoa called the golden pod at de cocoa research institute, n it has abou ...
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U insult the professor u don't know: u talk about cocoa yet u don't that this very professor u insult together with his team developed the new breed of cocoa called the golden pod at de cocoa research institute, n it has about 15x yield than what we have now on our farms
Ken 7 years ago

Mugabe kick against this nonsense of GMO

Mugabe kick against this nonsense of GMO
Kopy 7 years ago

Ghanaians eat fumfum, no diet, no portion control. Ooh Prof why?

Ghanaians eat fumfum, no diet, no portion control. Ooh Prof why?
Ama cee 7 years ago

where from all these if we didnt take care a time would come without them we would not eat.

where from all these if we didnt take care a time would come without them we would not eat.
Ama cee 7 years ago

are we whites pls check ur body we are blacks typical blocks excuse me why u don't wont us to enjoy our konkonte anymore why.

are we whites pls check ur body we are blacks typical blocks excuse me why u don't wont us to enjoy our konkonte anymore why.
Yaovi Agboyivo 7 years ago

Foolish professor eat it alone.Ghana shud not accept any GM foods they are the sources of these cancers we have brought upon ourselves.Formally such diseases were aliegn in Ghana.They will create diseases for us and same time ...
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Foolish professor eat it alone.Ghana shud not accept any GM foods they are the sources of these cancers we have brought upon ourselves.Formally such diseases were aliegn in Ghana.They will create diseases for us and same time bring out companies that will counter such diseases.Fools God has given us natural means of our food production.God shoud punish this professor and all those who will collect bribe n implement such fool.
Xx 7 years ago

So that u may get your %

So that u may get your %
Samuel Ntiamoah 7 years ago

See this man ooooo Wanna food dey spoil for farms thats what we need to address.

See this man ooooo Wanna food dey spoil for farms thats what we need to address.
wixarde 7 years ago

Hello guys prof had nothing to say on that day so he had to pen something down to read to the public without even understanding what he is saying. u are talking about : National Sanitation, Food Hygiene and Safety conference ...
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Hello guys prof had nothing to say on that day so he had to pen something down to read to the public without even understanding what he is saying. u are talking about : National Sanitation, Food Hygiene and Safety conference and u went to talk about GMO.We live in a country where most of our farmers products goes rotten eg.tomatoes, Water melon,yam and a lot of food stuffs instead of suggestions Ideas how we gonna preserve this food u are talking about GMO.The whites has an agenda to wipe some population from the earth.
Think African, rise up don't sell your conscience for thousands of dollars.
God bless Africa
.Raymond Abiwu 7 years ago

Stupid fool. And they call him professor

Stupid fool. And they call him professor
burns 7 years ago

you are a useless professor. fool

you are a useless professor. fool
genera 7 years ago

Kwasia sem nkoa every scientific products hav negative effects on humans. And a whole professor supporting it.

Kwasia sem nkoa every scientific products hav negative effects on humans. And a whole professor supporting it.
Atia 7 years ago

Stomach professor, they've paid him money, so now he wants to sell Ghana's food security to America.

Stomach professor, they've paid him money, so now he wants to sell Ghana's food security to America.
Sam 7 years ago

This man should be told to take all the GM foods to his household and family.
Does he know the harm it has and continue to cause in those countries?
I have personally seen the side effects of these foods.
Let us rise up ag ...
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This man should be told to take all the GM foods to his household and family.
Does he know the harm it has and continue to cause in those countries?
I have personally seen the side effects of these foods.
Let us rise up against these that rather make us lazy.
We should grow our own.
jam 7 years ago

THEY CALL THEMSELVES PROFS. YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE HOPELESS FAMILY ARE AT LIBERTY TO GO IN FOR IT. STUPID FOOL.

THEY CALL THEMSELVES PROFS. YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE HOPELESS FAMILY ARE AT LIBERTY TO GO IN FOR IT. STUPID FOOL.
Johnson 7 years ago

All you guys bashing this professor based on sad ignorance on your end.

Do you know you are all eating it already. Or do you think all the imported food you're eating is GMO free.

Think before you talk. This won't get ...
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All you guys bashing this professor based on sad ignorance on your end.

Do you know you are all eating it already. Or do you think all the imported food you're eating is GMO free.

Think before you talk. This won't get us anywhere. Do your homework and let's have an informed discussion folks. This won't land you anywhere.
Kofi 7 years ago

India: The government placed a last-minute ban on GM eggplant just before it was scheduled to begin being planted in 2010. However, farmers were widely encouraged to plant Monsanto’s GM cotton and it has led to devastating ...
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India: The government placed a last-minute ban on GM eggplant just before it was scheduled to begin being planted in 2010. However, farmers were widely encouraged to plant Monsanto’s GM cotton and it has led to devastating results. The UK’s Daily Mail reports that an estimated 125,000 farmers have committed suicide because of crop failure and massive debt since planting GM seeds.
Johnson 7 years ago

Hello Kofi,

Well said and I'm really happy you're stating the facts now not like the other ignorant folks on these threads.

However GMO is such a loaded term which features a grave misinterpretation of what it offer.

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Hello Kofi,

Well said and I'm really happy you're stating the facts now not like the other ignorant folks on these threads.

However GMO is such a loaded term which features a grave misinterpretation of what it offer.

You are genetically modified, I am too. Once there is sex and there is a baby, baby = GMO.

The campaign against it is so non-scientifically driven and misconstrued. I looked up the article and it's true - not because GMOs are dangerous but economically wise for the small peasant farmer.

It's a matter of policy and properly structuring the system to handle such a new technology.
Toffey 7 years ago

Thank you so much. They are just plain idiots and lack knowledge, pal. You are importing everything including plantain and tomatoes from neighbouring countries and you complain about GM foods. You consume rice from east Asia ...
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Thank you so much. They are just plain idiots and lack knowledge, pal. You are importing everything including plantain and tomatoes from neighbouring countries and you complain about GM foods. You consume rice from east Asia in such huge quantities and you complain about GM foods.
Tetevi 7 years ago

Modern biotechnology or gene biotechnology or GMO is also know as chemically produced food that has lots of carcinogen traits. These food cause cancer. Food security? We have the land, so with the right technology we could ha ...
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Modern biotechnology or gene biotechnology or GMO is also know as chemically produced food that has lots of carcinogen traits. These food cause cancer. Food security? We have the land, so with the right technology we could have food security without inviting sickness into our food industry.
Johnson 7 years ago

State your sources

State your sources
Concerned citizen 7 years ago

I've realized that most so called professors in Ghana mostly talk like babes. Until when will African leaders stop collecting bribes and campaign for deadly things. The whites who invented these foods have realized that it's ...
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I've realized that most so called professors in Ghana mostly talk like babes. Until when will African leaders stop collecting bribes and campaign for deadly things. The whites who invented these foods have realized that it's they're the cause of many cancer diseases. In the US and Europe, Manufacturers of food products have been mandated to distinguish the GM foods from the natural ones so that it will serve as a caution to the buyers.
Thomas Kitchen 7 years ago

Peace!
First, I want to say to Pro., Takrama that's you are
wrong. Where is the evidence that would support assertion, that GMOS aren't harmful?
Secondly I like to where Pro., Takrama funding comes from?

Peace!
First, I want to say to Pro., Takrama that's you are
wrong. Where is the evidence that would support assertion, that GMOS aren't harmful?
Secondly I like to where Pro., Takrama funding comes from?
DNature 7 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSten18rI9A

https://authoritynutrition.com/gmos-good-or-bad/

Read for yourself and re-comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSten18rI9A

https://authoritynutrition.com/gmos-good-or-bad/

Read for yourself and re-comment.
Thomas Kitchen 7 years ago

Peace!
I want know where Prof., Takrama, gets his funding from? Also. who is funding his research
into GMOS?
This will resolve if eyesight is perhaps tainted.,.,

Peace!
I want know where Prof., Takrama, gets his funding from? Also. who is funding his research
into GMOS?
This will resolve if eyesight is perhaps tainted.,.,
Sankofa 7 years ago

Ghana must NOT welcome GM foods!!

We do not need this technology, whose safety is not proven.

If GM food was so good, why are the countries which originated the technology not eating GM food, but want to pass it on to i ...
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Ghana must NOT welcome GM foods!!

We do not need this technology, whose safety is not proven.

If GM food was so good, why are the countries which originated the technology not eating GM food, but want to pass it on to innocent Ghanaians?

We must reject this menace!! it is an act of oppression and neocolonialism.
Tetevi 7 years ago

Read about why Monsanto Company, founders of GMO is refusing to release their confidential data to the Scientific community to undertake a detailed independent study on Roundup uses in GMO

Read about why Monsanto Company, founders of GMO is refusing to release their confidential data to the Scientific community to undertake a detailed independent study on Roundup uses in GMO
Afofranto 7 years ago

God will punish you well well. I will not and i repeat we will not accept those cancerous and destructive foods. to hell with your mediocre.

God will punish you well well. I will not and i repeat we will not accept those cancerous and destructive foods. to hell with your mediocre.
Peter 7 years ago

Interesting comments from ignoramuses! What most do not know is that they are already consuming GM foods in huge volumes.

Interesting comments from ignoramuses! What most do not know is that they are already consuming GM foods in huge volumes.

Ghana must welcome GM foods - Prof. Takrama

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