Benefits of GM crops

The adoption of transgenic crops caused significant economic impact in the country, benefiting many farmers and their families. The adoption of GM crops resulted in reduced use of pesticides by hectare, lessened use of fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, increased yields, higher productivity and higher return per sown area contributed to an overall more sustainable agriculture. Had it not been for transgenic crops, millions of additional hectares would have been required to produce the same output. The adoption of GM crops had a positive effect on agriculture, quality of life and educational level, providing benefits for the whole community.

 

   

 

   

For further information regarding benefits

 

• 20 years of GMOs: environmental, economic and social benefits in Brazil. Agroconsult and CIB (2018)

• Economic and socio-environmental impacts of insect resistance technology in Brasil: historical analysis, perspectives, and future challenges. CIB and Agroconsult (2018)

• GM crops: global socio-economic and environmental impacts 1996-2018. Brookes and Barfoot (2020a)

• GM crop technology use 1996-2018: farm income and production impacts. Brookes and Barfoot (2020c)

• Environmental impacts of genetically modified (GM) crop use 1996-2018: impacts on pesticide use and carbon emissions. Brookes and Barfoot (2020b)

• Evolução da Biotecnologia e seus impactos no Brasil. CropLife Brasil (2023)