Genetically Modified Crops: Their Market and Welfare Impacts

A Meta-Analysis of the Impacts of Genetically Modified Crops

BACKGROUND Despite the rapid adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops by farmers in many countries, controversies about this technology continue. Uncertainty about GM crop impacts is one reason for widespread public suspicion. OBJECTIVE We carry out a meta-analysis of the agronomic and economic impacts of GM crops to consolidate the evidence. DATA SOURCES Original studies for inclusion w...

Why genetically modified crops?

This paper is intended to convey the message of the talk I gave at the Theo Murphy meeting at the Kavli Centre in July 2010. It, like the talk, is polemical, and conveys the exasperation felt by a practitioner of genetically modified (GM) plant science at its widespread misrepresentation. I argue that sustainable intensification of agriculture, using GM as well as other technologies, reduces it...

Genetically modified crops and food

Unintended effects and their detection in genetically modified crops.

The commercialisation of GM crops in Europe is practically non-existent at the present time. The European Commission has instigated changes to the regulatory process to address the concerns of consumers and member states and to pave the way for removing the current moratorium. With regard to the safety of GM crops and products, the current risk assessment process pays particular attention to po...

White Book genetically modified crops