Biotechnology in Food Security – Media Round Table 29 Oct Pretoria

Invite you to a media round table on

“The Role of Biotechnology in Food Security”

Is there enough food for the growing human population? Is genetic modification the solution and where do organics fit into the picture? Can your journalists write quickly and intelligently on these burning issues for their readers or audience?*

SCI-ENZA, University of Pretoria Hatfield Campus

Thursday 29 October 2009

TIME	TOPIC
08:30 – 09:00	Tea and registration
09:00 – 09:15	Introduction to Biotechnology and Food Security Sci-Enza facilitator: Janine Lazarus (Janinemedia)
09:15 – 09:35	“Genetically Modified Plants: Are They Natural, Are They Safe and Do We Need Them?” Professor John Taylor (Food Science, University of Pretoria)
09:35 – 09:55	“Biotechnology and Food Security in a Changing Global Climate” Prof Rachel Chikwamba (Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research)
09:55 – 10:15	“Climate Change and its Effects on Food Security” Dr Jane Olwoch (Senior Lecturer, Environmental Science, University of Pretoria)
10:15 – 10:30	Tea Break
10:30 – 10:50	“Government Policy on Genetically Modified Organisms & Food Security” Speaker from the Department of Agriculture (to be confirmed)
10:50 – 11:50	Panel Discussion *Prof John Taylor, Prof Rachel Chikwamba, Dr Jane Olwoch*
11:50 onwards	Lunch & Networking

SAASTA and PUB Media Round Tables

This event forms part of a series presented by SAASTA and PUB. A previous media round table in August 2009 at Rhodes University focused on “Reporting Environmental Biotechnology“

Map and directions

Find the University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus on Google Maps. Get driving directions here.

The Registration Form

Display the registration form, fill it in and return it to Debbie Kramer at dkramer@frayintermedia.com or contact her at +27 11 341 0767

The workshops are offered in partnership with:

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