Why GM crops aren’t feeding Africa

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The species of bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis produces proteins that some caterpillars find toxic. Insert the underlying genes into a maize plant, and creepy-crawlies will be poisoned by their lunch. That is the idea behind Bt maize, a genetically modified (GM) variety that has been grown in dozens of countries worldwide.


Nitrogen prices are weakening.

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Nitrogen prices are weakening.


Tobacco isn’t a good investment – study shows a decline in stock prices since 2016

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Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It’s based on awareness of the impact that firms have on the environment and on human wellbeing. Socially responsible investing recognises that these factors increasingly influence financial performance and thus investor returns.