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Fields of dreams: Gene tech goes South

GR, Grain (1998) Fields of dreams: Gene tech goes South. Seedling, Vol.15 (3). pp. 22-32. ISSN 1002-5154

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Abstract

Some countries in South America have embraced the agribusiness giants and turned to export-oriented, intensive agriculture as a keystone for their economic growth. Dollars coming in have made governments insensitive to the obvious environmental and social costs, and the implications for long-term food security. The agribusiness corporations are now turning to genetic engineering as a way to increase their grip on all aspects of food production system. Here, we discuss the consequences.

Item Type: Articles
Keywords: South America, Agriculture, Brazil, Biotechnology, Biodiversity
Subjects: Right to Resources
Depositing User: Chitti Babu ICSF
Date Deposited: 17 May 2022 09:49
Last Modified: 17 May 2022 09:49
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/13490

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