The Microsoft founder wields enormous influence over agriculture in Africa. He may be trying to end hunger, but critics say he is ‘playing god’ – and getting it wrong.
Africa's farming needs shouldn't be equated to the West's farming needs. What Africans needs are better farming techniques linking traditional and modern techniques to bolster food safety but whole replacing naturally produced seeds would endanger most farmers and families as most do not have access to funds to buy seeds every planting seasons. Globalism shouldn't subdue the local setups.
They want to expand AgriBusiness? And Bill Gates thinks it's a great idea? Why doesn't that surprise me.
Africa's farming needs shouldn't be equated to the West's farming needs. What Africans needs are better farming techniques linking traditional and modern techniques to bolster food safety but whole replacing naturally produced seeds would endanger most farmers and families as most do not have access to funds to buy seeds every planting seasons. Globalism shouldn't subdue the local setups.