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Impact study demonstrates Bt brinjal (eggplant) helps farmers earn more with less pesticide (AgriLinks)

October 18, 2019

AgriLinks (USA) published an op-ed by Senior Research Fellow Akhter Ahmed outlining the results from an independent impact evaluation, Impacts of Bt Brinjal (Eggplant) Technology in Bangladesh, to determine the impacts of Bt brinjal on pest infestation, pesticide use, crop yields, costs, revenues, and self-reported health outcomes. The study shows exciting results of how Bt brinjal can lead to real improvements in the lives of farmers.

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