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Inequality and GM crops: a case-study of Bt cotton in India
S. Morse;R. Bennett;Y. Ismael / 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...
Bt cotton in Andhra Pradesh: a three-year assessment
A. Quyum; K. Sakkhari / Deccan Development Society, Hyderabad, India, 2005
This paper investigates the case of GM (Genetically Modified) Bt cotton in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is based on a three-year assessment of farmers' engagement with Bt cotton, examining the economics ...
GM in India: the battle over Bt cotton
SciDev.Net, 2006
This article explores the chequered history of GM technology in India, arguing that much of the country's GM debate (the polarised opinions of the pro-GM government and industry and anti-GM activists)...
The adoption and economics of Bt cotton in India: preliminary results from a study
V., P. Gandhi;N., V. Namboodiri / Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad , 2006
This paper presents preliminary results from a study of the economics and adoption of Bt cotton in India. Biotech crops, which made their appearance in the world about a decade ago, have gained sub...
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