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. 2017 Apr 17;8(2):117–147. doi: 10.1080/21645698.2017.1309490
Country Area of trait (‘000 ha) Average ai use GM crop (kg/ha) Average ai use if conventional (kg/ha) Average field EIQ/ha GM crop Average field EIQ/ha if conventional Aggregate change in ai use (‘000 kg) Aggregate change in field EIQ/ha units (millions)
US glyphosate tolerant 316 1.16 1.075 12.34 23.09 +27 −1.68
US glufosinate tolerant 329 0.425 1.075 8.6 23.09 −213 −4.77
Canada glyphosate tolerant 3,071 1.16 1.075 12.34 23.09 +264 −16.3
Canada glufosinate tolerant 4,462 0.425 1.075 8.6 23.09 −2,886 −64.6
Australia glyphosate tolerant 444 0.52 14 7.3 22.3 −232 −3.2