C6-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 25, 2003 Biotech Crops Continue Rapid Global Growth ITHACA, N.Y. Biotech nology continues to be a growing choice among farmers world wide as global acreage of crops enhanced through biotech in creased by 12 percent, or 15 mil lion acres in 2002, according to a new report released from the In ternational Service for the Ac quisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA). For the sixth consecutive year, farmers worldwide adopted biotech crops at a double-digit pace, with 2002 global biotech acreage reaching 145 million acres. More than one-fifth of the global crop area of soybeans, corn, cotton, and canola acres are biotech. About 6 million farmers in 16 countries chose to plant biotech crops in 2002, up from 5 million farmers in 13 countries in 2001. More than three-quarters of these farmers were resource poor farmers in developing countries. “This high adoption rate is a strong vote of confidence in biotech crops, reflecting farm ers’ need for and satisfaction with the technology,” says Clive James, chairman and founder of ISAAA. “In many cases, growers are finding biotechnol ogy offers the only viable solu tion to protect crops from economically devastating pests.” While biotech cotton main tained its global acreage of 16.8 million acres, biotech corn acre age grew 27 percent to 30.6 mil lion acres, biotech canola acreage increased 11 percent to 7.4 million acres, and biotech soybean production grew 10 per cent to 90.2 million acres, exceeding more than 50 percent of the global soybean crop area for the first time. In the U.S., biotech acreage grew by approx imately 8.2 million acres, mainly because of significant increases in biotech corn and soybean acres. USD A Announces Crop Deadline For New Jersey RALEIGH, N.C. New Jersey farmers are reminded that the final date to apply for crop insurance on most spring planted crops for the 2003 crop year is March 15 according to the Raleigh Regional Office, USDA Risk Management Agency. Current policyholders like wise have until March 15 to make any changes to their exist ing contracts. Crop insurance provides protection against flosses in crop production due to natural perils such as drought, hail, and excessive moisture. Coverage is available for corn, soybeans, oats, processing beans, fresh market sweet corn, processing tomatoes, nursery products, and winter squash. Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC) is also available for corn and soybeans providing addi tional protection against price declines at harvest time. Insurance premium subsidies have been significantly in creased in recent years, particu- The U.S., Argentina, Canada, and China continued to be the leading growers of biotech crops, with more than half of China’s cotton crop being biotech for the first time. But other countries are starting to follow suit. The report indicates more than one-quarter of the global biotech acreage was grown in developing countries in 2002. India, Colombia, and Honduras grew biotech crops for the first time. And, just last month, the Philippines approved a variety of biotech corn, making this one of the first biotech feed crops ap proved for planting in Asia. For the first time, more than half the world’s population lives in coun tries where biotech crops are ap proved and grown. “Biotechnology continues to be the most rapidly adopted technology in agricultural his tory due to the social and eco nomic benefits the crops offer farmers and society, particularly the 5 million resource-poor farmers in developing coun tries,” James said. “Biotech crops can significantly alter the lives of these farmers, limiting the time they must spend in the field and helping alleviate pov erty.” The report suggests Bt cotton farmers are seeing these bene fits. In China, farmers growing Bt cotton increased their income an additional $2OO per acre or $750 million nationally. The study reports similar results in South Africa, where half of farmers are women. The re duced insecticide sprays re quired with Bt cotton allow the farmers more time to care for their families or generate addi tional income from other activi ties. “We can attend to other things besides staying in the field,” says T.J. Buthelezi, a cotton farmer from the Makha tini Flats of South Africa. “Our standard of living is very much Insurance larly at the higher levels of coverage. Producers are strongly urged to contact a local crop insurance agent as soon as possible for a premium quote and additional details. For a list of crop insurance agents in your area, contact the local USDA Farm Service Agency office or log on to the following Risk Management Agency Website: http://www3. nna.usda.gov/tools/agents/. year after year.” Mycogen Seeds carefully tests the quality and performance of each hybrid from its initial Dis covery through Commercial Launch. Mycogen Seeds is con stantly researching and care fully monitoring numerous test plots giving growers the peace of mind that Mycogen”' brand products will perform well in their specific territory. The ex tensive selection of hybrids en sures that all growers will have access to a wide range of quality throughout Mycogen’s market area. CERS improved when we have money to send our children to school.” The ISAAA study also reports biotech crops are contributing to a reduction in pesticide usage. According to the study, Bt cotton alone is estimated to eliminate the need for 33,000 tons of insecticide globally, or 40 percent of the current global use. In 2001, six biotech crops planted in the U.S. reduced pes ticide use 23,000 tons. The report projects continued near-term growth in global acre age of biotech crops and in the number of farmers who will use the technology. New biotech cotton and corn products are ex pected to be commercialized within the next few years as well, further increasing biotech nology’s presence around the world. By 2005, the report pre dicts the global market value of biotech crops will reach $5 bil lion, up from approximately $4.25 billion in 2002 and $3.8 billion just a year before. The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) is a not for-profit organization with an international network of centers designed to contribute to the al leviation of hunger and poverty by sharing crop biotechnology applications. Clive James, chair- FARM EQUIPMENT Massey Harris Pacer, 52200/obo. Honda 3 wheeler, 200 S, $4OO/obo. Chester Co. 610-469-3869 (3) JD 4430 quads, very nice, good rubber, late models; JD 4440 PS, extra nice; JD 4550 2WD fancy; JD 4230 quad, fender, nice. S 11,200; JD 4030 dsl, good. All tractors guaran teed. 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Delivery anywhere east of Mississippi man and founder of ISAAA, has lived and worked for the past 25 years in the developing coun tries of Asia, Latin America and Africa, devoting his efforts to agricultural research and devel opment issues. Lately, his focus is crop biotechnology and global food security. To obtain a color graphic, “Global Status of Biotech Crops in 2002,” contact John Dutcher at (816) 512-2256 or dutche rj@fleishman.com. ISAAA publishes several re ports on various aspects of crop biotechnology every year, in cluding an annual Global Review for 2001 (ISAAA Brief No. 26) was published in De cember 2002. The report pub lished today is a preview of 2002 global GM crop areas and will be supplemented by the customary comprehensive final report for 2002 toward the end of 2003. Statistics published in ISAAA BUY. SELL. TRADE OB WENT THROUGH THE PHONE; 717-626-1164 or 717-394-3047 FAX 717-733-6038 Mon., Tuei., Wed., Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM; Thura. 7 AM to 5 PM JD 500 groin cart. 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