Brazil: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual

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Brazil: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
Brazil is the second-largest producer of biotech crops in the world, with 134 events approved for plants. For the 2024/2025 crop season, FAS Brasilia forecasts 69.6 million hectares planted with GE traits. Adoption rates for soybeans and cotton reached 99 percent and for corn, 96 percent. Biotechnology has played a transformative role in Brazilian agriculture, driving significant gains in productivity and innovation. Continued use of biotechnology seeds is a major contributor to yield growth in Brazil since its adoption. In addition to GE plants, this report provides updates on several aspects of these technologies.
Production & Sustainability, New Technologies
Western Hemisphere, Brazil

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