The banana as a geopolitical lever: Understanding Belgium's role in tropical crop research
Belgium’s banana research might seem niche, but it’s a quiet geopolitical asset. With the world’s largest banana gene bank and strong ties to the tropics, the country is well placed to lead on global food security if it chooses to invest. In this opinion article published in The Brussels Times, those important concepts are explained.
Restructuring OUR R&D in Agricultural research to meet the global challences
In this opinion published in the national newspaper LeSoir, we reflect on the needs to adapt our R&D system to provide impactful research and solutions for the society.
Towards responsible communication of agricultural biotechnology research for the common good
In this comment, we discuss the importance of accurate reporting on biotechnological advances to strategize applied research for the benefit of agriculture in the Global South
