Genetically Modified Foods: Victoria Islanders’ Perspectives on the Common Good DOI Open Access
Koleayo Omoyajowo, Kolawole Omoyajowo, Adeyemi Adewale Akinola

и другие.

Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024

Rationale: Genetically modified (GM) foods have the potential to reduce food insecurity and address economic environmental issues. Despite these benefits, GM continue face significant criticism there is limited information on public awareness understanding of their nutritional health benefits in Nigeria. This study aims fill this gap by investigating knowledge perceptions Victoria Island, Lagos. Methods: A convenience sampling method was used recruit 369 respondents from Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. The target population comprised employed adults either residing or working Island. Statistical analyses conducted examine relationship between sociodemographic factors foods. Results: found that majority (62.9%, n=232) knowledgeable about associated However, many believed community not well-informed topic. Awareness significantly with such as marital status education (P<0.01). Most foods, 61.8% believing production could sustainably reliance chemical pesticides, fertilizers, other energy inputs, thus mitigating ecological impacts. Additionally, most did feel purchasing consuming conflicted beliefs would affect choices. Conclusion: concludes while individual relatively high, perception low. Sociodemographic play role shaping Recommendations: includes government should actively educate any safety concerns; Implement strict border controls labeling for products protect consumer rights preferences organic provide sufficient technical financial assistance farmers who participate seed programs enhance national security. Significant Statement: highlights importance underscores need intervention ensure informed choices support sustainable agricultural practices.

Язык: Английский

Critical discourse on GMO agripreneurship for global food security: bridging agricultural colonialism and food sovereignty perspectives DOI
Lukman Raimi,

Masairol Masri

International Journal of Ethics and Systems, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 9, 2025

Purpose Despite a number of studies on genetically modified organisms (GMOs), very few them reconcile debates between pro-GMO agripreneurs and anti-GMO activists for food security. This study aims to examine the role GMO agripreneurship global security while also bridging contrasting perspectives agricultural colonialism sovereignty. Design/methodology/approach The applies critical discourse analysis (CDA) analyse how impacts supply chain. required primary data, including comparative cases from 10 countries adoption rejection, were obtained 45 articles texts published 2000 2024, following five steps CDA. seven-dimensional CDA analytical framework was used uncover hidden socio-economic GMOs marginalised communities Findings identifies main findings agripreneurship. First, agripreneurs, corporations institutions in Global North drive enhance but face opposition owing misinformation. Second, creates economic dependency by monopolising seed production, forcing small farmers buy patented seeds. Third, it undermines traditional farming promoting mono-cultures, reducing biodiversity harming ecosystems through centralisation chains, which weakens sovereignty displaces farmers. Fourth, ethical, social concerns arise, requiring community-led solutions. Finally, agroecological is proposed as balanced approach integrating local autonomy, sustainable trade agroecology. Research limitations/implications merely focuses synthesising existing research limited high-quality does not provide empirical tests or region-specific insights into trade-offs Practical implications provides actionable policymakers, practitioners researchers advocating models, supporting practices rethinking intellectual property laws that perpetuate inequalities Originality/value Unlike previous studies, this advances proposing hybrid balances decolonisation, policies innovations, offering viable midpoint

Язык: Английский

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Genetically Modified Foods: Victoria Islanders’ Perspectives on the Common Good DOI Open Access
Koleayo Omoyajowo, Kolawole Omoyajowo, Adeyemi Adewale Akinola

и другие.

Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024

Rationale: Genetically modified (GM) foods have the potential to reduce food insecurity and address economic environmental issues. Despite these benefits, GM continue face significant criticism there is limited information on public awareness understanding of their nutritional health benefits in Nigeria. This study aims fill this gap by investigating knowledge perceptions Victoria Island, Lagos. Methods: A convenience sampling method was used recruit 369 respondents from Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. The target population comprised employed adults either residing or working Island. Statistical analyses conducted examine relationship between sociodemographic factors foods. Results: found that majority (62.9%, n=232) knowledgeable about associated However, many believed community not well-informed topic. Awareness significantly with such as marital status education (P<0.01). Most foods, 61.8% believing production could sustainably reliance chemical pesticides, fertilizers, other energy inputs, thus mitigating ecological impacts. Additionally, most did feel purchasing consuming conflicted beliefs would affect choices. Conclusion: concludes while individual relatively high, perception low. Sociodemographic play role shaping Recommendations: includes government should actively educate any safety concerns; Implement strict border controls labeling for products protect consumer rights preferences organic provide sufficient technical financial assistance farmers who participate seed programs enhance national security. Significant Statement: highlights importance underscores need intervention ensure informed choices support sustainable agricultural practices.

Язык: Английский

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