A new survey conducted by the US Department of Agriculture has shown an increase in the use of genetically modified seeds by US farmers that is nearly double expectations.

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Market analysts had expected an increase in GM use of around only 10% because of the perceived safety risks and consumer concerns involved with the seeds. The USDA has reported however that this spring more than 333,000km² were planted with GM seed, representing an increase of 18%.

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