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Genetically Modified Crops - Statistics & Facts
Genetically-modified crops, also known as GM crops, are plants used in agriculture which have been modified by using genetic engineering methods. The genetic modifications are done in order to create crop varieties with desirable traits, such as tolerance against herbicides and specific pests.
During the last decade, the acreage of GM crop production has more than doubled globally. In 2015, nearly 180 million hectares were planted with genetically-engineered crops worldwide. By country comparison, the United States had the highest acreage of GM crops. Genetically-engineered crops have become wildly popular in the United States since agrochemical company Monsanto has introduced their ‘Roundup Ready’ soybeans in the mid-nineties. Today, soybeans remain the GM crop accounting for the largest proportion of GM crop acreage worldwide. One of the main reported benefits of adopting genetically engineered crops is increased crop yields.
A recent survey shows that consumers in the United States have mixed feelings on the use of GM organisms in food production. The results illustrated that 26 percent of U.S. adults seek to purchase non-genetically modified foods, while the remaining 74 percent do not seek non-genetically modified foods. Another recent survey reveals that 48 percent of U.S. adults strongly agree (and a further 41 percent agree) that all products containing GM organisms should be labeled accordingly.
Genetically modified (GM) crops - Important statistics
- 1. Global overview
+Acreage of genetically modified crops worldwide 2003-2016- +Acreage of genetically modified crops 2004-2016, by country
- +Genetically modified crops: leading countries 2015, based on acreage
- +Acreage of genetically modified crops by species 2003-2015
- Global adoption rate for major biotech crops worldwide 2015, by type
- +Leading seed and pesticide companies worldwide 2015, based on revenue
- 2. U.S. overview
- +Acreage of major genetically engineered crops in the U.S. by type 2013
- +Percentage of genetically modified crops in the U.S. by type 2016
- +U.S. acreage of genetically modified corn 2000-2013
- +Biotech and non-biotech corn areas in the U.S. 2016
- Distribution of U.S. biotech corn acres 2006-2016
- +U.S. acreage of genetically modified soybeans 2000-2013
- +U.S. acreage of genetically modified cotton 2000-2013
- 3. Attitudes of consumers
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