CropLife International

Third Party Organization

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CropLife International is a global federation representing the plant science industry. On the industry’s behalf, we address international developments in crop protection and agricultural biotechnology.

We promote approaches that enhance sustainable agriculture in the interests of farmers, consumers and the environment. CropLife International aims to provide transparent information to its stakeholders and welcomes open dialogue with parties interested in the future of food and farming.

We are committed to supporting the safe and responsible use of the industry's products in order to provide a secure, varied, healthy and affordable diet for consumers.

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Q: Besides Monsanto,Syngenta etc who else do the research work in the development of GM Crops world wide? How far they have progressed?

Answered By CropLife International - Feb 03, 2014

A: Plant biotechnology research can be found in more than just the private sector. Universities, government institutions and non-profits in the public sector around the world are also working hard to develop new biotech innovations for farmers and consumers. Many farmers grow biotech crops which were developed through public sector research. Nearly all papaya farmers in Hawaii grow a biotech variety developed by the University of Hawaii and many Brazilian growers are planting biotech soybean varieties developed by EMBRAPA, the national public sector research institute. In the future, grower [...]

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