Developing Nations Drive Global GM Crop Growth - ISAAA
March 25, 2026| |
Industrialized countries pioneered biotech/GM crop adoption between 1996 and 2011, but the global landscape shifted in 2012. From 2012 to 2024, developing countries outpaced their industrialized counterparts in total hectares planted with biotech/GM crops. This is according to the latest report of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications, Inc., published this month.
The Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2024 (ISAAA Brief 57) highlights the following findings:
- Five industrialized nations accounted for 43% of global biotech/GM crop plantings, while 26 developing nations held the majority share at 57%.
- This shift toward developing-world dominance is propelled by a strategic focus on economic stability, climate resilience, and long-term food security.
- Farmers in developing nations earn higher returns on investment, capturing greater financial value per dollar spent than their counterparts in industrialized countries.
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