Last week, I bumped into a blog entry by Stephen Zavestoski. Mr. Zavestocki authors the blog, The Curious, and is an Associate Professor and Chair, Sociology and Environmental Studies, at the University of San Francisco.
In his latest post entitled, Monsanto: Africa's Johnny Appleseed? Mr. Zavestocki questions the companyâs phrenetic drive to introduce Combi-pack - a package containing hybrid maize seed, fertilizer and herbicide - to African farmers. Mr. Zavestocki jokingly challenges Monsanto to extend its benevolence to India, as if it's not already there with genetically modified (GM) Brinjal.
I would be overstating facts if I confess to have successfully deciphered Mr. Zavestockiâs motive of authoring this entry. But View the rest of this article
Friday, October 12, 2007
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