US seeks to sell GM soy and corn to India, but farmers remain wary

niche in non-GM and “organic” production. Amid these discussions, Indian farmers are facing a difficult season. In the central state of Madhya Pradesh, excessive rainfall significantly reduced soybean yields, while corn production surged, causing domestic prices to collapse. Farmers are also struggling with high costs for fertilizers and seeds, as well as low purchase prices set by traders. India has remained firm on restricting GM soybean and corn imports, arguing that its crops are in demand internationally due to their non-GM status. The country produces about 13 million tonnes of soybeans and over 42 million tonnes of corn, remaining largely self-sufficient, though it imports soybean oil due to limited processing capacity. The government fears that GM imports could undermine the reputation of Indian exports. Farmers worry that cheaper GM crops from the US would exacerbate their losses. Estimates suggest that GM soybean yields could be up to three times higher than traditional ...