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Consultancy support for the analysis of the impact of GM crops on UK farm profitability. Final report submitted to The Strategy Unit of the Cabinet Office. Dorchester, Dorset.
PG Economics Ltd. (2003). PG Economics Ltd, UK.
This paper is relevant to the Socio-Economic, and Co-Existence categories in the following areas:
| Crops: | Sugar Beet, Maize, Potato, and Oilseed Rape |
| Traits: | Insect Resistance, Herbicide Tolerance, Virus Resistance, Fungal Resistance, Other, and Insect Res. (BT) |
| Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Regions: | Europe |
| ImpactAreas: | Socio-Economic, and Co-Existence |
Abstract or Summary:
This report reviews literature on the economic impact of genetically modified crops and places this within the context of UK arable farming. Its primary function has been to provide objective information and analysis that can help the Strategy Unit of the Cabinet Office in its work on the possible economic impacts of GM crops on UK farmers.
Paper reproduced by permission of the author.
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