PhD research: The market potential of gene edited foods in Uganda

Date
October 2023 to September 2028
Countries
Keywords
plant biotechnology
gene editing
stakeholders
local farmers
primary consumers
Institutions
Gulu University (Uganda)
Research fields
Agriculture and Food Sciences

Gene editing (GE) presents great potential for transitioning the agricultural systems towards climate resilience. However, its application in the agricultural sector in Sub Saharan Africa is still limited and its market potential is mostly unknown. This study seeks to evaluate the market potential of GE foods in Uganda by assessing farmers’ adoption intentions, stakeholders’ perceptions and consumers’ willingness-to-pay.