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Publication: Trends Biotechnol. 2011 Jan ;29(1)::6-8. :doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.10.002.
Publication Date: 2011 Jan
Study Author(s): Azadi, Hossein;Talsma, Nanda;Ho, Peter;Zarafshani, Kiumars;
Institution: Department of Geography, Ghent University, Belgium.
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Much has been published on the application of genetically modified (GM) crops in Africa, but agricultural performance has hardly been addressed. This paper discusses the main consequences of GM crops on agricultural performance in Ethiopia. Three main criteria of performance - productivity, equitability and sustainability - are evaluated in the context of the Ethiopian agricultural sector. We conclude that the application of GM crops can improve the agricultural productivity and sustainability, whereas equitability cannot be stimulated and might even exacerbate the gap between socioeconomic classes. Before introducing GM crops to Ethiopian agriculture, regulatory issues should be addressed, public research should be fostered, and more ex ante values and socioeconomic studies should be included.
PMID: 21055835
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