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GM Reduces Pesticide Application

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GM Reduces Pesticide Application; 10-Year Decrease of 172,000 Metric Tons. Since 1996, farmers have reduced pesticide applications by 172,000 metric tons as a direct result of biotech crops. Farmers from eight countries discuss benefits within their own operations.

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