Something for the Anti-GMO Folks to Consider...
A Meta-Analysis of the Impacts of Genetically Modified Crops
"On average, GM technology adoption has reduced chemical pesticide use by
37%, increased crop yields by 22%, and increased farmer profits by 68%.
Yield gains and pesticide reductions are larger for insect-resistant
crops than for herbicide-tolerant crops. Yield and profit gains are
higher in developing countries than in developed countries."
"Despite the rapid adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops by farmers
in many countries, public controversies about the risks and benefits
continue [1]–[4].
Numerous independent science academies and regulatory bodies have
reviewed the evidence about risks, concluding that commercialized GM
crops are safe for human consumption and the environment [5]–[7].
There are also plenty of studies showing that GM crops cause benefits
in terms of higher yields and cost savings in agricultural production [8]–[12], and welfare gains among adopting farm households [13]–[15].
However, some argue that the evidence about impacts is mixed and that
studies showing large benefits may have problems with the data and
methods used [16]–[18].
Uncertainty about GM crop impacts is one reason for the widespread
public suspicion towards this technology. We have carried out a
meta-analysis that may help to consolidate the evidence."
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