Protecting food in a changing world
RISING TO THE CHALLENGE
With access to improved eggplant varieties that respond directly to their needs, farmers are overcoming adversity to build more resilient lives and communities in the most vulnerable areas.
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In 2014, Bangladesh became the first in South Asia to embrace the commercial cultivation of genetically engineered food crops. Over the past decade, the journey of Bt eggplant in Bangladesh has been one of enhanced food security and economic opportunities for farmers. Here we explore some of the milestones and progress that have shaped the trajectory of Bt eggplant cultivation in Bangladesh since its inception.
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Hope Sprouts in Koyra
By drastically reducing the impact of the fruit and shoot borer, Bt eggplant has enabled farmers in Koyra to produce healthier, marketable crops, thereby increasing their earnings and enhancing food security for the local population.
Bt Eggplant by the numbers
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