Global Biotech/GM Crop Plantings Increase 100-fold from 1996 Developing Countries, Including New Adopters Sudan and Cuba, Now Dominate Use of the Technology

Globally, farmers grew a record 170.3 million hectares of biotech crops in 2012, up 6 percent, or 10.3 million hectares more than in 2011, boosting farmers’ income worldwide due to enhanced productivity and efficiency gains.

“There is one principal and overwhelming reason that underpins the trust and confidence of farmers in biotechnology: biotech crops deliver substantial, and sustainable, socio-economic and environmental benefits,” James said.Read more