Browsing AgBioForum, vol. 15, no.3 (2012) by Date Issued "2013"
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Bt cotton adoption : a double-hurdle approach for north Indian farmers
(AgBioForum, 2013)This article adds to the existing literature by identifying determinants of the Bt cotton adoption decision, as well as what influences the extent (or level) of adoption. Econometric results show that information is a vital ... -
The consequences of biotechnology : a broad view of the changes in the Canadian canola sector, 1969 to 2012
(AgBioForum, 2013)This article is a broad assessment of the effect of biotechnology on canola in Canada. We examine the effects of biotechnology on the canola industry in terms of area, varieties, and yields, as well as the returns to ... -
Conservation tillage, herbicide use, and genetically engineered crops in the United States : the case of soybeans
(AgBioForum, 2013)This study examines the extent to which adopting herbicide-tolerant (HT) soybeans affects conservation tillage practices and herbicide use. The model is estimated using a state-level panel dataset extending across 12 major ... -
Do European Union farmers reject genetically modified maize? : farmer preferences for genetically modified maize in Greece
(AgBioForum, 2013)The new EU proposal (IP/10/921) states that bans on genetically modified (GM) crops should not be based on environmental and health grounds, and it proposes a set of alternative reasons -- including public order and morals ... -
Examination of regional-level efficient refuge requirements for Bt cotton in India
(AgBioForum, 2013)Refuge requirements for Bt cotton varieties were examined for three cotton-growing regions in India, considering resistance evolution in cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) to Bt toxin and pyrethroid pesticides. Biological, ... -
Genetically modified salmon for dinner? : transgenic salmon marketing scenarios
(AgBioForum, 2013)Increasing demand for fish must be satisfied sustainably, and genetically modified (GM) fish will probably be part of the solution. This article aims to describe the future trends in the salmon-farming sector and the ... -
Impact of genetically modified maize on smallholder risk in South Africa
(AgBioForum, 2013)This research adds to previous literature by examining the impact of genetically modified (GM) maize on net return risk for smallholders in South Africa. Producers of GM maize pay 35% more for seed but 42% less per hectare ... -
Supply variation of agricultural residues and its effects on regional bioenergy development
(AgBioForum, 2013)Agricultural residue/wastes are promising for producing bioenergy, despite the existing considerations, such as spatial distribution, production costs, and an unstable supply. This study quantifies the supply variance of ...