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ISAAA Briefs 34-2005: Preview: Global Status of Biotech/GM Crops: 2005
Executive Summary of the Global Adoption of Biotech Crops
"In 2005, the billionth acre, equivalent to the 400 millionth hectare of a biotech crop, was planted by one of 8.5 million farmers, in one of 21 countries. This unprecendented high adoption rate reflects the trust and confidence of millions of farmers in crop biotechnology."
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications
For more detailed information, please visit www.isaaa.org
Biotechnology-Derived Crops Planted in 2004 - Impacts on US Agriculture
National Center for Food & Agricultural Policy
Biotechnology-derived crops continued to provide positive agronomic, economic, and environmental impacts in the United States in 2004, similar to years before. This is
reflected in the continued increase in planted acreage of 118 million acres in 2004,compared to 106 million acres in 2003. The current study is an update to "Impact on US
Agriculture of Biotechnology-Derived Crops Planted in 2003," which was released in 2004. Both studies evaluated the reasons behind the rapid adoption of these crops in the
United States and analyzed the producer and crop production impacts that resulted from the widespread adoption of these crops.
For more information, please visit www.ncfap.org
Current GM foods can bring benefits, but safety assessments must continue
"Genetic divide" must be avoided through better social, cultural evaluations
New, genetically modified (GM) foods can contribute to enhancing human health and development, the World Health Organization (WHO) concludes in a new report on GM foods, issued today. However the report also stresses the need for continued safety assessments on GM before they are marketed, to prevent risks to both human health and the environment.
For more information, please visit www.who.int
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