The losses were massive. India is likely to need genetically-modified (GM) crops to avoid a food crisis, with the UN estimating its population could hit 1.8 billion by 2050. The government has been pushing for GM technology in India, but it faces opposition from farmers and environmentalists. On the flip side, health fears and concerns over costs associated with GM crops have prevented authorised planting.
India is likely to need genetically-modified (GM) crops to avoid a food crisis, with the UN estimating its population could hit 1.8 billion by 2050. The government has been pushing for GM technology in India, but it faces opposition from farmers and environmentalists. On the flip side, health fears and concerns over costs associated with GM crops have prevented authorised planting.