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Project Title:
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The Impact of Biotechnology on Farm Economics and Sustainability
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PIN:
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BANR-O-06-10-A
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Major Unit:
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Division on Earth and Life Studies
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Sub Unit:
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Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources
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RSO:
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Laney, Kara N.
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Subject/Focus Area:
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Agriculture
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Project Scope
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An NRC committee will study the farm-level impacts of biotechnology, including the economics of adopting genetically engineered crops, changes in producer decision-making and agronomic practices, and farm sustainability.
The study will:
--review and analyze the published literature on the impact of GE crops on the productivity and economics of farms in the United States;
--examine evidence for changes in agronomic practices and inputs, such pesticide and herbicide use, soil and water management regimes;
--evaluate producer decision-making with regard to the adoption of genetically-engineered crops;
In a consensus report, the committee will present the findings of its study and identify future applications of plant and animal biotechnology that are likely to affect agriculture producers decision-making in the future.
This project is sponsored by the National Research Council.
The approximate start date for the project is September 30, 2008.
A report will be issued at the end of the project in approximately 12 months.
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Project Duration:
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12 months
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