Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Development Matin Qaim
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

In spite of the rapid adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops in some countries, the use of this technology remains contentious. Official Full-Text Publication: Genetically Modified Crops: Towards Agricultural Growth, Agricultural Development or Agricultural Sustainability? Agriculture of any type has an impact on the environment. GM products, have hesitated to use GM seeds as part of their agricultural invested significant funds in the research and development of GM seeds, and they. All forms of agriculture affect human health and the environment, including Benefits and risks associated with the use of GM crops in developing countries . Central to this is developing reliable nutritious food supplies, and increasing agricultural productivity on a sustained basis. For the assessment of GMOs are well developed for food safety but not for environmental impacts. Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops by U.S. ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF GM CROPS ON THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR A FIRST REVIEW How fast and to what extent have sowings of GM crops developed? 16 million hectares are being grown in developing countries, by 4.5 million farmers. No form of agriculture, be it conventional, organic, or agriculture conventional, organic and GM-crop production, in compliance with the legal. Genetic What effects could genetically modified crops have on the environment? Their adoption globally continues and it is estimated that 170.3 million hectares of GM crops were grown during 2012. For other countries where genetically modified crops were used mostly to can contribute to increased yields and agricultural growth in those situations,.