Survey Examines Farmers’ Adoption of Bt Brinjal in Bangladesh
September 24, 2025| |
A new study has assessed the post-adoption behavior of Bangladeshi farmers on Bt brinjal. While current literature has explored farmers' willingness to adopt genetically modified (GM) crops, this study examined the consistency between their willingness and actual adoption of Bt brinjal.
Bt brinjal is a GM eggplant introduced in 2014 to fight against eggplant fruit and shoot borer (EFSB). In a survey among 308 Bangladeshi farmers, 64% expressed willingness to adopt Bt brinjal. However, only 43% actually adopted the GM crop, and 21% did not follow through. The study revealed that farm labor availability, cultivation experience, NGO membership, positive attitudes toward the crop, and perceived ease of use increased both willingness and adoption.
According to the authors, the study is one of the first to analyze willingness, behavior, and their consistency in GM crop adoption. The authors conclude that understanding these dynamics can guide better policies to strengthen Bt brinjal adoption in Bangladesh and provide lessons for introducing other GM crops in similar agricultural settings.
For more information, read the abstract from China Agricultural Economic Review.
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