ISAAA

Biotech/GM Crops Planted on Two Billion Hectares from 1996 to 2015; Farmers Reap >US$150 Billion from Advances in Biotech Crops Over 20 Years

ISAAA released its annual report detailing the adoption of biotech crops, “20th Anniversary of the Global Commercialization of Biotech Crops (1996-2015) and Biotech Crop Highlights in 2015,” showcasing the global increase in biotech hectarage from 1.7 million hectares in 1996 to 179.7 million hectares in 2015. This 100-fold increase in just 20 years makes biotechnology the fastest adopted crop technology in recent times, reflecting farmer satisfaction with biotech crops. - May 05, 2016