The Paradox of GM Crops: Rising Pesticide Use in India
Genetically modified (GM) crops like Bt cotton were introduced in India with high hopes. The idea was to reduce pesticide use and help farmers. However, a recent study shows a different reality. GM crops have led to increased reliance on pesticides over time. The research focused on four GM crops: Bt cotton, herbicide-tolerant (HT) soybean,…