GM food systems and their economic impact [electronic resource]
Edited by T. Brankov, K. Lovre.
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- Wallingford UK CAB International 2019
- 220pp.;
- CABI Biotechnology Series .
- CABI Biotechnology Series .
The development of transgenic crops is revolutionary, but what does it mean for food production, prices and the environment? This is the first book to examine the economic evidence in a methodical way. It initially describes the historical evolution of biotechnology and defines key terms, before moving on to explore transgenic technology and food regime concepts. The book analyzes genetically modified organism (GMO) policy as part of overall agrarian policy, considering neoregulation in the USA, the EU, Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa and Serbia; as well as discussing agricultural performance, support and trade relations. The effect of transgenic food production on world food prices is also examined, along with food security at global and regional levels, and the links between GMOs and world hunger. The environmental implications of transgenic technology are considered through analysis of pesticide and fertilizer usage and efficiency, and pesticide consumption in GMO and non-GMO producing countries. Finally, the book considers the entry of transgenic ingredients into the food chain and lists the products affected. Key features:- Detailed analysis of economic data.- Comparison of international trends, including BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Serbia.- Evaluation of environmental and food security implications.- Glossary of important terms.This book will be valuable for agricultural economists, including students at Masters and PhD level. It will also be of interest to agricultural engineers, food technologists, nutritionists, industry representatives, policy makers, policy advisers and analysts and NGOs.
9781789240559
10.1079/9781789240542.0000 doi
Developing Countries rules crops Asia Common Market North America food production People's Republic of China South Asia eukaryotes plants food prices trade agreements transgenic plants transgenic organisms South Africa food contaminants China food security Developed Countries Anglophone Africa transgenics ingredients Africa South of Sahara foods South America fertilisers European Union economic impact Threshold Countries genetic manipulation Srbija trends Russian Federation genetically modified foods agricultural policy Serbia GM foods USA Europe genetically engineered foods Southern Europe EEC APEC countries OECD Countries genetically engineered plants agricultural production Russia environment Balkans food biotechnology pesticides EC East Asia regulations India history America Commonwealth of Nations genetically modified plants genetically modified food Brazil food crops genetic engineering hunger genetically engineered organisms Mediterranean Region trade relations European Economic Communities Community of Portuguese Language Countries Africa food products genetically modified organisms Southern Africa usage Latin America subsaharan Africa GEOs fertilizers food contamination European Communities GMOs United States of America
The development of transgenic crops is revolutionary, but what does it mean for food production, prices and the environment? This is the first book to examine the economic evidence in a methodical way. It initially describes the historical evolution of biotechnology and defines key terms, before moving on to explore transgenic technology and food regime concepts. The book analyzes genetically modified organism (GMO) policy as part of overall agrarian policy, considering neoregulation in the USA, the EU, Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa and Serbia; as well as discussing agricultural performance, support and trade relations. The effect of transgenic food production on world food prices is also examined, along with food security at global and regional levels, and the links between GMOs and world hunger. The environmental implications of transgenic technology are considered through analysis of pesticide and fertilizer usage and efficiency, and pesticide consumption in GMO and non-GMO producing countries. Finally, the book considers the entry of transgenic ingredients into the food chain and lists the products affected. Key features:- Detailed analysis of economic data.- Comparison of international trends, including BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Serbia.- Evaluation of environmental and food security implications.- Glossary of important terms.This book will be valuable for agricultural economists, including students at Masters and PhD level. It will also be of interest to agricultural engineers, food technologists, nutritionists, industry representatives, policy makers, policy advisers and analysts and NGOs.
9781789240559
10.1079/9781789240542.0000 doi
Developing Countries rules crops Asia Common Market North America food production People's Republic of China South Asia eukaryotes plants food prices trade agreements transgenic plants transgenic organisms South Africa food contaminants China food security Developed Countries Anglophone Africa transgenics ingredients Africa South of Sahara foods South America fertilisers European Union economic impact Threshold Countries genetic manipulation Srbija trends Russian Federation genetically modified foods agricultural policy Serbia GM foods USA Europe genetically engineered foods Southern Europe EEC APEC countries OECD Countries genetically engineered plants agricultural production Russia environment Balkans food biotechnology pesticides EC East Asia regulations India history America Commonwealth of Nations genetically modified plants genetically modified food Brazil food crops genetic engineering hunger genetically engineered organisms Mediterranean Region trade relations European Economic Communities Community of Portuguese Language Countries Africa food products genetically modified organisms Southern Africa usage Latin America subsaharan Africa GEOs fertilizers food contamination European Communities GMOs United States of America