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The document asserts that the global expansion of genetically modified (GM) crops showed signs of stagnation by 2006, failing to outperform conventional crops in yield or reduce pesticide use. It highlights that GM varieties—primarily maize, cotton, soy, and rapeseed—have not alleviated hunger or poverty and have often negatively impacted small-scale farmers in countries such as India, China, and Colombia due to increased costs and secondary pests. Furthermore, it notes public opposition in the European Union and the inability of the industry to prevent the illegal spread of transgenic rice across multiple continents.