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September 2, 2026

Latest Communication Products

Beyond Promises: Facts about Biotech/GM Crops in 2016
A visual presentation of the 10 important highlights about biotech crops from 1996 to 2016, taken from ISAAA Brief 52: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2016.
From Fear to Facts: 17 Years of Agri-biotech Reporting in the Philippines (2000-2016)
The publication is based on a study conducted by ISAAA and SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center published in the April 2017 issue of Philippine Journal of Crop Science.
Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2016
ISAAA Brief 52-2016 is now available! Get your copy now!
Executive Summary: ISAAA Brief 52-2016
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News

Global

Join the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc. and CropLife Asia for a Global Launch Webinar on the Global Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Biotech/GM Crops on September 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM (SGT) via Zoom and live streaming on social media platforms. Registration is now open to all interested participants.

With more than 35 years of training and expertise in food and agricultural economics, agricultural economist Graham Brookes from PG Economics Ltd. will unveil the findings of the 1996-2024 assessment, offering insights into the impacts of nearly three decades of biotech/GM crop adoption. The assessment builds on the research previously presented in ISAAA Brief 57, which examined the contributions of biotech crops to food security, sustainability, and climate change solutions from 1996-2020.

The webinar will also provide an interactive platform for scientific exchange and data-driven discussion, bringing together perspectives on the global adoption and acceptance of biotech/GM crops. The discussions will include the following topics:

  • Highlights of the Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops, 2024 
  • Global Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts 1996-2024 
  • Current Global Market/Trade and Acceptance of Biotech/GM Crops 

Register now for free to secure a slot at bit.ly/GlobalGMCrops2026. To stay updated, follow ISAAA on Facebook, X, and Instagram. For inquiries, email meetings@isaaa.org.

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