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\parbox[b]{13.4cm}{\centering \large{\textbf{Tropentag, September 18-21, 2016, Vienna, Austria}}\\[1ex] \Large{``Solidarity in a competing world ---\\fair use of resources''\\[2ex]}}
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\Large{\textbf{Perception of Genetic Modification Technology among People in South"=Western Nigeria\footnote{\textbf{Contact Address:} Bunmi Olasanmi, University of Ibadan, Dept. of Agronomy, No. 23 Adegboyega Shiyanbola Street, Orogun, 200284~Ibadan, Nigeria, \mbox{e-mail}: \email{bunminadeco@yahoo.com}}\\[0.8ex]}}
\normalsize{\textsc{Bunmi Olasanmi, Grace Olasanmi}}
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\item[]{\small{\textit{University of Ibadan, Dept. of Agronomy, Nigeria}}}
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Genetic modification (GM) technology has great potential to solve some of the food security and nutrient deficiency (hidden hunger) problems globally. The controversy surrounding adoption of the technology in some countries due to lack of awareness and misconception among the consumers may hinder the adoption of the technology leading to great loss. This problem may be more in Africa and Asia considering the level of education of the populace. The perception of farmers and consumers in southwestern part of Nigeria on GM technology was investigated using structured questionnaires. A total of 121 respondents in Osun and Oyo states were interviewed using the questionnaires. The study also examined the position of the respondents on signing of biosafety bill in the country, potential benefits and possible challenges of the technology. The result showed that about \mbox{55\,\%} of the respondents were aware of the availability and potentials of GM crops while about \mbox{54\,\%} were aware that GM crops are already being cultivated in some African countries. About \mbox{43\,\%} of the respondents have not heard about the technology before. The study also revealed that \mbox{70\,\%} or more of the respondents would support approval of the bill for biosafety in the country, consume, cultivate/allow cultivation of GM crops and recommend products from GM crops to others. Most of the respondents admitted that adoption of GM technology will result in increased income, improved food quality, availability of more food and job opportunities. Some of the challenges envisaged by the respondents are high production cost, long"=term health implications, need for technical know"=how, poor awareness, illiteracy and unstable government policies. Therefore, there is need to educate the populace on the cost implication, profitability, environmental"=friendliness, safety and simplicity of application of the technology. There is also need to put in place good, stable and practicable policies that will ensure beneficial utilisation of GM technology in the region.}

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\noindent \textbf{Keywords:} Food security, genetic modification, GM technology, hidden hunger, perception
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