Agricultural biotechnology : an economic perspective

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Agricultural biotechnology : an economic perspective

Margriet F. Caswell, Keith O. Fuglie and Cassandra A. Klotz

Novinka Books, c2003

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Includes bibliographical references (p.[89]-102) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The development of agricultural biotechnology offers the opportunity to increase crop production, lower farming costs, improve food quality and safety, and enhance environmental quality. This new book describes the economic, scientific, and social factors that will influence the future of biotechnology in agriculture. The supply of biotechnology innovations and products will be affected by public policies and by expectations of producer and consumer demand for the products. The demand for biotechnology by farmers and food processors is derived from the expected profitability of using the technology as an input to production. Ultimately, the use of biotechnology in the farm sector will depend on consumer demand for the biotechnology-derived agricultural products.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA64314895
  • ISBN
    • 1590336240
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 107 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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