US wants to sell GM soya and corn to India, farmers wary
Summary
The United States is trying to sell genetically modified (GM) soya beans and corn to India as part of ongoing trade discussions. Indian farmers are concerned that allowing GM imports could harm their organic crop market and worsen their current financial struggles. President Donald Trump is pushing for access to India's agriculture sector to find new markets for US crops after reduced sales to China.Key Facts
- US is in talks with India to export GM soya beans and corn as part of trade negotiations.
- Indian farmers are facing financial difficulties due to poor crop yields and low prices.
- Excessive rain in India has damaged soya crops and led to low production.
- The US accounted for 28% of the global soya bean production.
- China's decrease in purchasing US soya beans and corn has created a need for new markets.
- India has been cautious about importing GM crops to protect its organic crop market.
- Madhya Pradesh produces more than half of India's soya beans, about 13.05 million tonnes.
- Indian farmers complain that they do not get fair prices and face high costs for farming supplies.
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