Consequences of a coexistence policy on the adoption of GMHT crops in the European Union

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Francisco Areal (f.j.areal@reading.ac.uk), Laura Riesgo, Manuel Gómez-Barbero and Emilio Rodríguez-Cerezo

Food Policy, 2012, vol. 37, issue 4, pages 401-411

Abstract: This article examines the adoption of genetically modified herbicide tolerant (GMHT) crops in the European Union (EU) prior to its commercial release. A set of potential drivers including the implementation of coexistence measures by farmers, farmers’ own motivational factors (e.g. economic, environmental and technical factors) and perceived social pressure to accept or reject adoption may influence European Union farmers’ willingness to adopt GMHT oilseed rape and GMHT maize. The analysis includes economic and sociological factors. Results show that coexistence measures may hamper GMHT adoption in the EU.

Keywords: Genetically modified crops; Herbicide tolerant; Coexistence; Ordered probit (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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