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Over the past decade farmers around the world have planted more than one billion acres of crops improved with plant biotechnology traits.  Farmers choose to plant biotech crops due to the proven benefits they provide.  Plant biotechnology crops have a solid record of human health and environmental safety.  Research on new plant biotechnology crops promises to offer additional benefits for farmers, consumers and the environment.  These topics are addressed in the communication materials found on this website.

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Proven Benefits

• Farmers Choose Biotech Crops
• Significant Economic and Environmental Benefits
• Benefits Extend to Developing Countries

Safety Track Record and Benefits

• Safety Affirmed by the Experts
• History and Scope of Use
• Evidence of Human and Environmental Safety Benefits

Benefits Drive Adoption

• Global Adoption over Nine Years
• Adoption of Biotech Crops in Developing Countries
• One Billion Acres in 2005

Future Benefits

• Future Benefits for Farmers, Consumers and the Environment
• Research and Development Extends to Developing Countries
• Monsanto is Developing a New Generation of Benefits
• Economic Impacts of Research & Development

Agriculture in a Changing World

• Global Population, Income and Food Demand
• Hunger, Poverty and the Importance of Plant Biotechnology

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