Global GM Crop Expansion Driven by Increased Productivity and Market Demand
The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) has released new data indicating a significant increase in the global planting of genetically modified (GM) crops. In 2024, 223 million hectares of GM crops were planted across 44 countries, up from 190.4 million hectares in 2019. The United States, Brazil, Argentina, India, and Canada account for over 90% of GM crop varieties, with soybean, maize, cotton, and canola being the dominant crops. Recent approvals include insect-resistant and drought-tolerant maize in Nigeria, a disease-resistant banana in Australia, and a yield-enhanced eucalyptus in Brazil. The report highlights the role of GM technologies in enhancing crop productivity and market characteristics, driving their adoption worldwide. 
