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Six experts, writing in The New York Times, discuss options for ensuring food security in the face of growing populations and climate change.

CGIAR reforms take research decisions too far away, says Hartmann, director-general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

Moves to introduce biotechnology to Africa must consider the needs and values of local people, argues socioeconomist Wilhemina Quaye.

A layered and cooperative approach would help Southern African countries harmonise their biosafety laws, says Julius Mugwagwa.

Unproven and patented GM fixes will not help farmers in the South adapt to climate change, say Kathy Jo Wetter and Hope Shand.

African nations must not only bring industry and activists to the table, but also follow up on their report, says an editorial in Nature.

Three essays, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, offer perspectives on the global food crisis.

G8 leaders must encourage cooperation in biotechnology to address Africa's food shortages, writes Calestous Juma.

Africa needs a Green Revolution, including local research into genetically engineered crops for small farmers, says Robert Paarlberg.

Africa must be free to explore the potential of agricultural biotechnology without undue European influence, says Jennifer Thomson.

Africa must not let multinational corporations and international donors dictate its biotechnology agenda, says David Fig.

Africa needs harmonised biosafety policies that respect sovereignty and pool resources, says David Wafula.

With the right investment, Africa could get real benefits from growing the latest GM crops, says Idah Sithole-Niang.

Kenya needs public support to force its hand on the benefits and risks of growing genetically modified crops, argues Patricia Kameri-Mbote.