The introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on a significant economic scale dates back to 1996. The time gone by and the rapid spread of genetically modified (GM) crops could lead us to believe there should be all the elements for a precise evaluation of costs and benefits following their use. But it is not so. Many questions on the agricultural and food use of GMOs are still under debate, and, on GMOs, no unambiguous position based on scientific evidence has been presented.This work intends to evaluate the economic impact of GMOs through the analysis of the evolution of the main critical points that were typical of agribusiness systems before GMOs were introduced. More specifically, we will try to understand how the use of GMOs has affected: the relationship between the various economic subjects within the food farming chains; the possibility to access new technologies, food and the market of farming products; the degree of efficiency in the use of resources.
The Impact of GMOs on the Evolution of Agribusiness Systems / Vieri, Simone; G., Calabro. - In: CALITATEA-ACCES LA SUCCES. - ISSN 1582-2559. - STAMPA. - 15, no. 152:(2014), pp. 101-105.
The Impact of GMOs on the Evolution of Agribusiness Systems
VIERI, Simone;
2014
Abstract
The introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on a significant economic scale dates back to 1996. The time gone by and the rapid spread of genetically modified (GM) crops could lead us to believe there should be all the elements for a precise evaluation of costs and benefits following their use. But it is not so. Many questions on the agricultural and food use of GMOs are still under debate, and, on GMOs, no unambiguous position based on scientific evidence has been presented.This work intends to evaluate the economic impact of GMOs through the analysis of the evolution of the main critical points that were typical of agribusiness systems before GMOs were introduced. More specifically, we will try to understand how the use of GMOs has affected: the relationship between the various economic subjects within the food farming chains; the possibility to access new technologies, food and the market of farming products; the degree of efficiency in the use of resources.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.