Why more farmers opt for disease-resistant crop varieties in Mzansi

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