New report - GM CROPS: GLOBAL SOCIO ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1996 - 2007

GM CROPS: GLOBAL SOCIO ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1996 - 2007
Graham Brookes & Peter Barfoot; PGS Economics, UK

A new, updated study by UK based economists Graham Brookes and Peter Barfoot, quantifies the cumulative economic and environmental impacts of biotech crops grown during the past twelve years (1996-2007). The authors report that biotech crops have resulted in significant global economic and environmental benefits and are making important contributions to global food security. Over the past twelve years, the authors report that biotech crop adoption has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, reduced pesticide spraying and significantly increased farmer incomes. They note that this technology has also contributed to higher yields for many farmers resulting in increases in crop production. The full report is available at www.pgeconomics.co.uk .
A summary version has been submitted for publication and is currently in peer review. Previous versions of this study have been published in peer reviewed scientific journals.