Yields, insecticide productivity, and Bt Corn: Evidence from damage abatement models in the philippines

Issue Date

1-2011

Abstract

This article provides evidence on the effects of Bt corn on yield and insecticide productivity in the Philippines using a damage abatement framework that accounts for selection and endogeneity issues. We find that the yield-enhancing effect (or the damage-abating effect) of Bt corn is more strongly observed under poor weather conditions as compared to the effect in more "normal" weather. The value of using insecticides for controlling pests is significantly reduced when farmers already use Bt technology as a means of control. © 2011 AgBioForum.

Source or Periodical Title

AgBioForum

Volume

14

Issue

2

Page

35-46

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subject

Bt corn, Damage abatement, Genetically modified crops, Pesticide use, Philippines, Technology adoption

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yes

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