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 Jun. 15, 2026 Source: AgbioInvestor news release Midlothian, Scotland -- AgbioInvestor has published the latest update to its free-to-access GM Monitor platform, providing users with the most comprehensive and up-to-date view of global genetically modified (GM) crop cultivation, technology adoption and regulatory approvals. The latest update reveals that global GM crop area reached a new record of 216 million hectares in 2025, representing growth of 2.5% year-on-year. The update is accompanied by AgbioInvestor's newly published Global GM Crop Area Review 2026, which analyses GM crop adoption trends across 30 countries and 11 different GM crops. Significant developments identified in the latest data are: •Global GM crop area increased by 5.3 million hectares (+2.5%) in 2025 to reach a record 216.0 million hectares •China recorded the fastest growth among major GM-producing nations, with GM crop area increasing by 79% year-on-year following the continued commercialisation of GM maize and soybean •Brazil expanded its GM crop area to 70 million hectares, reinforcing its position as the world's second-largest GM crop producer, while the US GM area shrank by 0.2% •Global GM maize area grew by 7.9%, reaching 74.6 million hectares •Ghana joined the list of GM crop cultivating nations with the introduction of GM cowpea production •Adoption of GM crops is growing in Africa Allister Phillips, Director and Senior Seed Analyst at AgbioInvestor, said, "Moving forward, growth of the global GM crop area will likely be driven by greater adoption rates in China and Africa, with several African countries launching maize varieties developed through the TELA maize project." The updated GM Monitor platform includes enhanced datasets covering: •Historical and current GM crop area by country and crop •GM crop adoption rates and utilisation trends •Regulatory approvals for cultivation and import •Technology adoption trends by trait and crop •Industry news, regulatory developments and commercialisation activity •Downloadable datasets and interactive visualisations GM Monitor remains available free-to-access The full 2025 GM Crop Area Review, all crop area data going back to 1996, and regulatory trait approvals can be downloaded here. About GM Monitor GM Monitor is AgbioInvestor's free online platform dedicated to tracking global genetically modified crop cultivation, technology approvals, adoption rates, regulatory developments and trade flows. Covering data from the commercialisation of GM crops in the mid-1990s through to the present day, the platform provides users with interactive dashboards, downloadable datasets and news from across the global biotechnology landscape. About AgbioInvestor AgbioInvestor is a leading provider of market intelligence, data and analysis for the global crop protection, seeds and traits industries. The company delivers trusted industry insights through a range of data platforms, reports and news services covering the agrochemical market, biologicals market and the seeds & traits industry. AgbioInvestor's products are used by companies, investors, researchers and organisations to support strategic decision-making and market analysis. Tweet |
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