RSS 1.0AgBioForum, vol. 10, no. 1 (2007)
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A Review of International Labeling Policies of Genetically Modified Food to Evaluate India's Proposed Rule
(AgBioForum, 2007)This paper provides a comprehensive review of existing international labeling policies of genetically modified (GM) food and associated relevant international agreements in order to evaluate India's proposed mandatory ... -
Inequality and GM Crops : A Case-Study of Bt Cotton in India
(AgBioForum, 2007)Critics of genetically modified (GM) crops often contend that their introduction enhances the gap between rich and poor farmers, as the former group are in the best position to afford the expensive seed as well as provide ... -
Insect Resistance Management Plans : The Farmers' Perspective
(AgBioForum, 2007)Farmers are required to implement insect resistance management (IRM) plans for all Bt crops in order to reduce the probability that insects susceptible to Bt will develop resistance. These IRM plans require farmers to plant ... -
The Cost of Product Development of Bt Corn Event MON810 in the Philippines
(AgBioForum, 2007)The estimated total cost of developing Bt corn MON810 in the Philippines is $2.6 million (128 million Philippine pesos) at 2004 discounted prices. This includes the entire process of product development, from concept ... -
The Long-Run Impact of Corn-Based Ethanol on the Grain, Oilseed, and Livestock Sectors with Implications for Biotech Crops
(AgBioForum, 2007)The ongoing growth of corn-based ethanol production raises some fundamental questions about what impact continued growth will have on US and world agriculture. Estimates of the long-run potential for ethanol production can ... -
The Net Gain to Cotton Farmers of a Natural Refuge Plan for Bollgard II[trademark] Cotton
(AgBioForum, 2007)This paper presents an evaluation of the initial potential economic benefit at both the farm-level and to Monsanto Company of a change in refuge policy for Bollgard II[trademark] cotton. The proposed policy change is to ...