GM Food Systems and Their Economic Impact

The effect of transgenic food production on world food prices is also examined, along with food security at global and regional levels, and the links between GMOs and world hunger. The environmental implications of transgenic technology are considered through analysis of pesticide and fertilizer usage and efficiency, and pesticide consumption in GMO and non-GMO producing countries. Finally, the book considers the entry of transgenic ingredients into the food chain and lists the products affected.
Key features:
- Detailed analysis of economic data.
- Comparison of international trends, including BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Serbia.
- Evaluation of environmental and food security implications.
- Glossary of important terms.
This book will be valuable for agricultural economists, including students at Masters and PhD level. It will also be of interest to agricultural engineers, food technologists, nutritionists, industry representatives, policy makers, policy advisers and analysts and NGOs.