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Benefits from Bt cotton use by smallholder farmers in South Africa

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: This paper describes the results of research conducted in the Makhathini region, Kwazulu Natal, Republic of South Africa, designed to explore the economic benefits of the adoption of Bt cotton for smallholders. Results suggest that Bt cotton had higher yields than non-Bt varieties and generated greater revenue. Seed costs for Bt cotton were double those of non-Bt, although pesticide costs were lower. On balance, the gross margins (revenue-costs) of Bt growers were higher than those of non-Bt growers.

Source: MOspace Institutional Repository (University of Missouri)

Authors: Yousouf Ismael, Richard Bennett, Stephen Morse

Language: English

Topic: Genetically Modified Organisms Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2160688000

FWCI: 6.629

Cites: 6

Cited by: 82

Related to: 10