Adoption record: GM crops reached 210 mln ha in 2024

Published 2025년 7월 23일

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The global adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops — commonly known as transgenics — continues to rise, driven by advances in crop technology and increasing regulatory approval. South America saw the highest growth in GM crop area with a 3.5% increase, followed by North America at 1.1%. The United States remains the global leader, cultivating

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75.4 million hectares of GM crops, up 1.3% from the previous year. Brazil follows with 67.9 million hectares (+1.4%), while Argentina experienced significant growth of 8.3%, reaching 23.8 million hectares. Among countries planting more than 100,000 hectares, the most notable area expansions occurred in Vietnam (+93.2%), Uruguay (+49.8%), Spain (+40.3%), and Myanmar (+39.2%). These increases were driven by both a general expansion of planted area and higher adoption rates of GM varieties, according to a press release from ChileBio. On the other hand, the most significant declines in GM crop area were seen in Pakistan (-16.7%), India (-7.1%), South Africa (-0.5%), Canada (-0.4%), and Australia (-0.3%). The leading genetically modified (GM) crops remain soybeans, which account for approximately 105.1 million hectares — nearly half of all GM crop area worldwide. They are followed by corn (68.4 million hectares), cotton (24.8 million), and canola (10.4 million). Among the key benefits ...

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