Science Speaks

How Do GM Crops Help Smallholder Farmers?

By Janine Cyren Escasura

March 18, 2026

Since 1996, genetically modified (GM) crops have taken root on over 218 million hectares worldwide. Behind their promising benefits lie important questions about adoption: how do GM crops affect farmers’ incomes, labor productivity, and community life?

[Read more]

Blog Archive

Filipino Farmers Expect to Gain More Profit from Bt Eggplant

September 9, 2020

Experts Agree on Potential of Animal Biotech in Addressing Food Insecurity

September 2, 2020

Technical Experts Shape Up Philippines’ Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology

August 26, 2020

USDA Undersecretary: Rural Communities Must Benefit from AgBiotech Innovations

August 19, 2020

ISAAA Answers Top 10 Myths about Agricultural Biotechnology

August 12, 2020

ISAAA Monitors Progress of Research on COVID-19

August 5, 2020

ISAAA Provides a Virtual Tour of a Biotech Lab in a Video

July 29, 2020

ISAAA Launches Open-access Genome Editing Resource Page

July 22, 2020

Crop Biotechnology Continues to Provide Higher Farmer Income and Significant Environmental Benefits¹

July 15, 2020

Why do Filipino Farmers and Scientists Support Biotech Crops?

July 8, 2020

ISAAA's Monthly Reach Hits 208 Million

July 1, 2020

Expert Says Redefinition and Harmonization in Biotech Regulation Necessary

June 24, 2020

<< Newer Older >>

Science Speaks is ISAAA Inc.'s official blog. Weekly blog articles, authored by ISAAA writers, partners, and invited contributors, aim to help share, disseminate, and promote scientific knowledge and its vital role in achieving global agricultural sustainability and development. Your support to Science Speaks will help us achieve this goal. You can help us by donating as little as $10.

DONATE