Insect-resistant corn in the Philippines

Recently, Jose M. YorobeJr, assistant professor at the Los Baqos University in the Philippines, revealed that at the 45th Philippines Philippine Land and Science Conference held by non-regulators, the yield per unit area has increased by 37% over a year after the commercial planting of 10,000 hectares of transgenic insect-resistant corn. This translates into a gain of 10,132 pesos per hectare (100 pesos, approximately RMB 14.7) and a 60% reduction in pesticide expenditure. Although the price of transgenic insect-resistant maize seeds is twice that of common hybrid corn, the production of pest-resistant corn per kilogram can increase gross income by 1.34 pesos. It is stated that: “Planting insect-resistant corn is mainly considering its high yield. Farmers regardless of risk try new varieties to reduce pests and increase output.” Experience in other countries has shown that insect-resistant corn can bring more than common varieties. High output. It is estimated that, in all places, the yield of agricultural products planted with insect-resistant maize is 34.32% higher than that of normal maize production, and that of the two counties has increased by 37%. The average yield of transgenic insect-resistant corn was 4850 kg/ha, while the average yield of non-resistant corn was only 3,610 kg/ha. The report cited by Yorobe stated that the comprehensive economic benefits of the tomb-to-grass due to insect-resistant maize was 25% higher than that of normal corn. Farmers planted genetically modified corn at an increase of 14849 pesos per hectare (including pesticide savings). Although seed expenditures have doubled, the benefits have doubled.