Why Biotech is Important

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Plant biotechnology is important to everyone. Not only does it provide the ability to produce higher yields and hold the promise of delivering more nutritious food, it also provides a tool for producing food in a more environmentally sustainable manner.

Plant biotechnology offers both immediate and long-term benefits to:

  • Those who produce crops
  • Those who consume crops
  • Those who are supportive of Integrated Pest Management practices plus more sustainable agricultural methods 

Since the first commercial acres of genetically enhanced crops were planted in 1996 more than one billion acres have been planted.1 According to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (www.isaaa.org) it is projected that 15 million farmers will grow biotech crops on up to 375 million acres (150 million hectares) in 30 countries by 2010.

The important benefits of plant biotechnology are being enjoyed around the world today – and the world will benefit even more from the innovative technology that will be available in the near future.