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Explore the Benefits of Plant Science

 

Did you know that in the past 14 years yield increases from biotech crop varieties have added over 276 million tonnes more soybeans, corn and cotton to global agriculture production?

Or that with the help of modern crop protection technologies global rice yields have more than doubled since 1961?

Find out how modern agricultural technologies enable farmers around the world to grow a more plentiful, nutritious and safe food supply by exploring CropLife International's Benefits of Plant Science Databases:

• Crop Protection Benefits Database
  
• Biotech Benefits Database

Small Holder Farmers in Developing Countries Continue to Benefit from Biotech Crops    

 

 In 2011, 16.7 million farmers worldwide grew 160 million hectares of biotech crops, 90 percent of which were small holder farmers in 19 developing countries, according to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications’ (ISAAA) new Global Status of Biotech Crops report.

These record highs for biotech adoption demonstrate that, when given the opportunity, farmers recognize the advantages plant science technologies can offer.

To learn more:

• Read CropLife International’s news release on the ISAAA report
• Visit the ISAAA website

What is the Carbon Footprint of Crop Protection Products? 

Agriculture is currently one of the most significant contributors to global carbon emissions. Yet agriculture also has the potential to significantly help adapt to and mitigate climate change, through practices that help increase soil carbon sequestration, protect carbon sinks and decrease the relative intensity of carbon emissions.

A new brochure from CropLife International shows how crop protection products can help reduce the need for carbon-emitting activities, while contributing only 1-4% of agriculture's total carbon footprint:

• The Carbon Footprint of Crop Protection Products (Hi-res)
• The Carbon Footprint of Crop Protection Products (Low-res)