More and more farmers in Mzansi opt for disease-resistant crop varieties, biotech crops that require less pesticide application. Farmers are creating insect refuges in and around crop fields to protect beneficial insects and lure away harmful insects.

In this edition, Food For Mzansi commercial journalists, Octavia Spandiel chat to the developing market manager at Corteva Agriscience, Pioneer Seed, Charles Matlou to unpack the three biotech crops used in Mzansi, namely maize, cotton and soybean.