Media Release
Global area of biotech crops increased one hundred fold
The global area of biotech crops has increased one hundred fold since they were first commercialised in 1996, marking a significant milestone for modern agriculture. According to the latest annual report from the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri‑biotech Applications (ISAAA) revealed yesterday, global adoption of GM crops increased by 6% last year, to reach 170.3 million hectares. " The release of new data on the global adoption of GM crops shows that GM…