This document aims at commenting on the main results from the study on “The social and environmental benefits of biotechnology adoption:
1996/97 - 2009/10”1/ conducted by Céleres Ambiental2/ in the second half of 2010. Such analysis will reveal the results of the social and
environmental benefits obtained as a result of the adoption of insect-resistant cotton, herbicidetolerant cotton, insect-resistant corn and herbicidetolerant soybeans.
1/ The full report with the study on “The social and environmental benefits of biotechnology adoption: 1996/97 - 2009/10” may be accessed at the website
www.celeres.com.br
2/ Céleres Ambiental® is an environmental consulting firm that operates in the agribusiness sector, based in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais. Seeking to adapt to market requirements, it has reached proven competence in environmental management projects in the sugar cane - ethanol industry, forestry and grain production.
