The legitimation of development and GM crops: The case of Bt Cotton and Indebtedness in Telangana, India

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The legitimation of development and GM crops: The case of Bt Cotton and Indebtedness in Telangana, India

Desmond, Elaine
Date: 2016-06-05
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Citation: Desmond, E. (2016) ‘The legitimation of development and GM crops: The case of Bt Cotton and Indebtedness in Telangana, India’, World Development Perspectives, 1, pp. 23-25. doi: 10.1016/j.wdp.2016.05.008
Published Version: 10.1016/j.wdp.2016.05.008

Abstract:

This study explores the relation between Bt cotton adoption and farmer suicides in India. This is undertaken through comparing the debt levels of Bt cotton cultivators with those adopting alternative organic and Non-Pesticide Management (NPM) methods. The study involves a total of 26 participants in three villages in Telangana, India. It argues that measures of indebtedness need to be adopted as part of assessments of both Bt cotton and development policy.

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