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Farm level impact of Bt cotton in South Africa

Ismael, Y., Bennett, R. and Morse, S. (2001) Farm level impact of Bt cotton in South Africa. Biotechnology and Development Monitor, 48. pp. 15-19. ISSN 0924-9877

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Abstract/Summary

This paper describes the method and findings of the first independent survey of smallholder farmers in the Republic of South Africa designed to explore the economic benefits of their adoption of Bt cotton. The study found that the Bt variety generally resulted in a per hectare increase in yields, value of output and reduction of pesticide costs which outweighed the increase in seed costs to give a substantial increase in gross margins. There are several surveys being carried out at the moment on different aspects of the Makhathini experience. The Monitor will be reporting on their results as these become available.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Agriculture, Policy and Development > Department of Agri-Food Economics & Marketing
ID Code:27368
Publisher:Network University

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