India is likely to need genetically-modified ( GM ) crops to avoid a food crisis, with the UN estimating its population could hit Only one by 2014-15 . 1.8 billion GM cotton crop is currently produced in India , however, some say the country could benefit from GM developments in other crops, including a new pest-resistant pigeon pea developed by non-profit UN for the Semi-Arid Tropics , which should yield 25-30% more than other varieties. So while there is high productivity, overall costs for farmers, too, have increased. 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 Only one by 2014-15 . 1.8 billion GM cotton crop is currently produced in India , however, some say the country could benefit from GM developments in other crops, including a new pest-resistant pigeon pea developed by non-profit UN for the Semi-Arid Tropics , which should yield 25-30% more than other varieties. On the flip side, health fears and concerns over costs associated with GM crops have prevented authorised planting.