Idah Sithole-Niang

"With the right investment, Africa could get real benefits from growing the latest GM crops."

"Feeding the Planet by Leveling the Plowing Field for Women."

"We are not in the business of farming for pests but for food and nutrition.Insects and viruses can be eliminated by low tech biotechnology. This country must invest in that GM technology."

"It's important for us as scientific researchers to engage in some dialogue with the people and Government to help create understanding of biotechnology issues and allay fears."

"There is so much value in having well-meaning mentors and you being receptive and responsive to such interventions."

"All career women struggle with responding to their reproductive needs, and societal pressure to settle down"

"Your achievements have inspired passion among the scientific community for life changing research onto problems that are facing the African continent, especially the smallholder farmer."