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Agri Hour: 13 Julie, Errol Cason

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Biotechnology has become a widely recognised practice across the world. Senior lecturer at the University of the Free State (UFS), Errol Cason, says the agricultural industry has been using biotechnology unknowingly. He explains that the moment one tries to better an animal or plant by tweaking their genetic makeup, then one is implementing the principles of biotechnology. OFM News’ Lee Simmons spoke to him about this…

13 Jul 2021 3AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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