The Soya Value Chain Association of Ghana opposes GMO soybean cultivation

The Soya Value Chain Association of Ghana (SVCAG) has voiced strong opposition to the cultivation of GMO soybean seeds, asserting that Ghana would not benefit from such a move. During a press briefing in Accra, Thomas W. Bello, Chairman of SVCAG, detailed several concerns regarding the potential impact of GMO soybeans on the Ghanaian economy and agricultural sector. Mr. Bello highlighted that adopting GMO soybean seeds would lead to the loss of Ghana’s non-GMO soybean niche market and the potential collapse of the domestic market, driven by consumer preference for non-GMO soybeans. This shift could push smallholder farmers out of business, increase unemployment, and undermine Ghana's food sovereignty and security. Additionally, he warned that Ghana would become less competitive in the global market if it lost its non-GMO status. According to SVCAG, the traits and advantages of GMO soybeans-such as tolerance to glyphosate, resistance to Lepidoptera, decreased fatty acids, and ...