Colombia sets new record for GMO crop adoption

Published 2024년 10월 11일

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Colombia has reached a new record in the adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops in 2023, with 154,677 hectares planted, according to the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA). The majority of this space, 142,711 hectares, is occupied by GM corn, which has seen a 20% increase from the previous year. This is due to the crop's competitiveness and its suitability for the poultry, pig, and aquaculture industries. However, the area under GM cotton has decreased due to low international prices and competition from corn and rice. There are also 4,557 hectares of transgenic soybeans. The increase in GM crops reflects the advantages of biotechnology, such as pest resistance and easier crop management, leading to increased yields and productivity for farmers.

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Colombia has reached a new record in the adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops in 2023, with 154,677 hectares planted, according to the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA). This was reported by the Agro-Bio Colombia Association of Agricultural Biotechnology. GM corn has become the leading GM crop, with 142,711 hectares planted, up 20% from the previous year. It accounted for 36% of the country's total corn area and more than 50% of grain production. According to Fenalce, the grain volume reached 1.6 million tons. "The increase in the area planted with GM corn is indicative of Colombia. Not only does it increase the competitiveness of thousands of small and medium-sized farmers, but it also allows us to take another step forward in the long road we must travel to meet the growing domestic demand for corn. The crop is used for food and for the needs of the growing poultry, pig and aquaculture industries in the country,” said María Andrea Uzcátegui, executive director of ...

Source: Zol