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Colombia’s Seed Guardians Challenge GM Crops to Protect Native Maize

akshay dhamal / September 5, 2025 / Colombia seed guardians, Genetic engineering in agriculture, GM crops in Colombia, Native maize protection

Colombia’s “Seed Guardians” and the Resistance to GM Crops Colombia, a biodiversity-rich nation and one of the cradles of maize cultivation, is at the center of a heated debate over genetically modified (GM) crops. While agribusiness companies push for GM adoption to increase yields and efficiency, local farming communities, particularly in the Nariño region have […]