Since biotech corn was commercialized in the Philippines in late 2002, its adoption has increased consistently every year. The benefits of biotech corn to Filipino farmers’ livelihood, income and health have been well-studied and documented. However, biotech corn’s journey in the Philippines starting with Bt corn continues to evolve as new agricultural problems emerged.
This 10-minute video presents an updated story of biotech corn in the Philippines, a decade after its commercialization.
Watch the video, here: “Sowing the Seeds of Success: A Decade of Biotech Corn Adoption in the Philippines”