Recent Projects

PG Economics have completed a major project the UK Government Cabinet Office on the costs and benefits of GM crops to UK agriculture.  In addition we have published a number of papers on crop co-existence and Graham has presented papers at a number of conferences.  Recent projects are listed below.  To view other projects click here.

Papers

Co-existence of Genetically Modified (GM) and non-GM Maize

DEFRA consultation on proposals for the management of genetically modified (GM), conventional and organic crops

The Global GM Market - implications for the European food chain - German - French language

Co-existence in North American agriculture: can GM crops be grown with conventional and organic crops?

PG Economics comments on the Greenpeace paper ‘GM and dairy cow feed: steps to a GM-free future for the UK dairy industry’

GM and non GM arable crops can co-exist in the EU without problems: says new research paper

Comments on GM Foods: evaluating the Farm Scale Trials: report of the Environmental Audit Committee of 2 March 2004

Farm level impact of herbicide tolerant soybeans in Romania

GM crops benefit maize growers in Spain:
It is the first economic assessment of how small farmers in North East Spain are achieving environmental benefits and higher yields, better quality and increased income by growing genetically modified maize (Bt Maize). Bt Maize protects the crop against attack by the European Corn Borer (ECB), which can lead to yield losses of 15% or more.

Spanish farmers as well as other Southern European farmers have suffered from the ECB for generations. But currently Spain is the only country in the European Union where GM crops are grown commercially.

Response to DEFRA request for feedback on proposed co-existence regulation

GM crops: the global socio-economic and environmental impact - the first nine years 1996-2004

GM crops benefit maize growers in Spain

Farm level impact of herbicide tolerant soybeans in Romania

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