Economic Impact of Genetically Modified Cotton in India
Abstract
This paper presents the results of a study aimed at measuring
the economic impact of genetically modified cotton in Maharashtra
State, India. It is the first study of its kind in India in that the
data have been collected from farmers growing the crop under
market conditions, rather than from trials. The research compares
the performance of more than 9,000 Bt and non-Bt cotton
farm plots in Maharashtra over the 2002 and 2003 growing seasons.
Results show that Bt cotton varieties have had a significant
positive impact on average yields and on the economic
performance of cotton growers.
Citation
AgBioForum, 7(3): 96-100.