The growing demand for rice in sub-Saharan Africa has seen an increase in policy initiatives aimed at developing domestic rice sectors through various measures, including the use of modern high-yielding varieties to help achieve self-sufficiency in rice. Considering Africa’s agriculture sectors’ extreme vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, including the acceleration of biotic and … Continue reading Gene-editing technologies for developing climate-resilient rice crops in sub-Saharan Africa: Political priorities and space for responsible innovation