¿quién se beneficia con los cultivos transgénicos?

The report challenges the narrative that genetically modified (GM) crops are a solution to global hunger and climate change, asserting that they primarily benefit biotechnology corporations. It argues that GM crops have not increased yields, have led to an increase in pesticide use due to the emergence of 'super-weeds,' and are often used for animal feed and biofuels rather than human consumption. The document highlights the concentration of market power in companies like Monsanto and describes the negative socio-environmental impacts in the Southern Cone of South America, including deforestation and the displacement of indigenous communities. It concludes that agroecology offers a more sustainable and effective alternative for climate adaptation and food sovereignty.

• The vast majority of GM crops are not intended for direct human consumption, but are instead used for animal feed, industrial food processing, and biofuels.
• GM crop cultivation is highly concentrated, with six countries—the United States, Brazil, Argentina, India, Canada, and China—accounting for 95% of GM crops in 2009.
• Contrary to industry claims of reducing pesticide use, evidence from the US shows that GM crops have led to an increase in pesticide applications, partly due to the emergence of glyphosate-resistant 'super-weeds'.
• The biotechnology industry has failed to deliver on promises of 'miracle' crops that increase yields or provide tolerance to drought and salinity for commercial use.
• In the Southern Cone of South America, the expansion of GM soy monocultures is linked to deforestation, the displacement of peasant and indigenous communities, and severe health issues from pesticide exposure.
• The seed market is characterized by extreme corporate concentration, with Monsanto dominating the US market and using patents to restrict competition and farmer access to seeds.
• The claim that GM crops mitigate climate change through 'no-till' (zero tillage) farming is disputed, as this technique can lead to soil compaction and does not necessarily sequester more carbon than conventional methods.
• Agroecology is presented as a viable and superior alternative to GM crops for addressing food security and climate change, focusing on biodiversity and sustainable soil management.

APA

Riley, P., Chandrasekaran, K., & Hall, R. (2010). ¿quién se beneficia con los cultivos transgénicos? Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/23-foei-gmo-report-2010-esp-colour-lr.pdf

Chicago

Riley, Pete, Kirtana Chandrasekaran, and Ronnie Hall. ¿quién se beneficia con los cultivos transgénicos? Friends of the Earth International, 2010. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/23-foei-gmo-report-2010-esp-colour-lr.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{riley2010quin, author = {Riley, Pete and Chandrasekaran, Kirtana and Hall, Ronnie}, title = {{¿quién se beneficia con los cultivos transgénicos?}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2010}, month = sep, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/23-foei-gmo-report-2010-esp-colour-lr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }