A balanced and well written piece Fred. The argument put forward for Bt brinjal is cogent and compelling. There are significant benefits that do accrue to the livelihoods of the most vulnerable and the environment. Any reduction in the use of pesticides has positive impacts on ecosystem services and human health. Making this technology available to farmers and ensuring that they are not dependent on commercial entities in perpetuity is to me a significant global public good.
A balanced and well written piece Fred. The argument put forward for Bt brinjal is cogent and compelling. There are significant benefits that do accrue to the livelihoods of the most vulnerable and the environment. Any reduction in the use of pesticides has positive impacts on ecosystem services and human health. Making this technology available to farmers and ensuring that they are not dependent on commercial entities in perpetuity is to me a significant global public good.