The staff of the GFAR Secretariat are happy to announce the addition of a new member to our team. Last month, Ms. Caroline Muganda came on board as Programme Officer and brings to the Global Forum a wealth of expertise in project support across various organisations.
Prior to joining GFAR,…
In the seven years since Bangladesh approved its first genetically modified crop — insect-resistant eggplant (Bt brinjal) — the number of farmers growing it has increased from just 20 to well over 60,000. This figure includes only farmers who have obtained seeds from formal sources. The actual…
In a world first, researchers use the composition of stable oxygen isotopes in growth rings in three South Asian tree species to help understand climate variability and the global hydrological cycle.
Trees are living beings and like most living beings they need water to survive. The oxygen in the…