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“Seeing is Believing” Becomes “Eating is Believing” with GM TELA Maize

Ethiopia has officially entered a new era in agricultural biotechnology with the successful demonstration and tasting of genetically modified (GM) TELA maize, marking a powerful transition from “Seeing is Believing” to “Eating is Believing.”

OFAB Ethiopia Hosts 9th Annual Biotechnology Journalism Awards

Science Communication Ambassadors visited TELA maize demonstrations

Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology - OFAB-Ethiopia

Welcome to OFAB Ethiopia

OFAB is an open forum on agricultural biotechnology in Africa. It is an initiative of the Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) is the host organization of OFAB in Ethiopia. OFAB was established in Ethiopia in 2014.

THE NEED FOR OFAB

OFABE is an informative platform which brings together stakeholders in the field of Biotechnology and the public as a whole to enable interactions, sharing and exchange of knowledge, experiences, contacts and exploring new avenues of bringing the benefits of biotechnology to Agricultural sector.

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Seed Companies Convene for TELA Maize Field Visit and Policy Dialogue

November 3, 2025

Adama, Ethiopia — October 22, 2025Ethiopian seed companies gathered for a pivotal field visit and policy dialogue aimed at accelerating the commercialization of TELA maize. The event began with a to [...]

“Seeing is Believing” Becomes “Eating is Believing” with GM TELA Maize

October 19, 2025

“Seeing is Believing” Becomes “Eating is Believing” with GM TELA Maize Dera, Oromia October 18, 2025 — Ethiopia has officially entered a new era in agricultural biotechnology with the succes [...]

Ethiopian Academy of Sciences visited TELA Maize at Dhera Field Site

October 13, 2025

Ethiopian Academy of Sciences visited TELA Maize at Dhera Field Site Dhera, Melkassa — October 11, 2025 The Ethiopian Academy of Sciences conducted a field visit to the TELA maize demonstration plot [...]

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