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What are the advantages of Bt cotton over conventional cotton?
Bt cotton protects itself from damage by the African bollworm thus protecting farmers yields. This reduces the number of chemical applications from 12 per season to just about 2-3 sprays. This reduction in number of sprays is beneficial to human health and the environment. The reduced costs associated with bollworm control will also increase farmers returns, improving their well-being. In addition, Bt cotton comes with potential to produce higher yields than conventional varieties.
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