GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS: KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN NORTHERN GHANA
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Since the commercial introduction of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in 1996, their global production has increased steadily. This technological advancement, including crops such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton, maize, canola, GM soybeans, and golden rice, has been adopted across more than 25 countries, encompassing both developed and developing nations. The widespread adoption by farmers of varying scales indicates strong confidence in and approval of GM crop technology. Leading producers include the United States, Brazil, Argentina, India, Canada, China, and South Africa. The persistence of GM crop cultivation among millions of farmers worldwide highlights the technology's significant impact and growing acceptance
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