Table 2.
Potential impact of various scenarios in determining the adoption and use of NBTs in agriculture (%)
| How significant do you think the agents below will be in determining where and how NBTs will be developed and used in agriculture? | Minor role | Moderate role | Major role | Uncertain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National or regional regulations for health and safety | 4 | 17 | 74 | 5 |
| Export markets | 10 | 29 | 56 | 5 |
| End-users/consumers | 15 | 26 | 53 | 6 |
| The media | 14 | 31 | 51 | 4 |
| Plant breeders | 20 | 36 | 40 | 4 |
| Industry or product standards | 12 | 41 | 40 | 7 |
| Research funders | 19 | 45 | 31 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade rules | 17 | 39 | 31 | 13 |
| Food processors | 20 | 46 | 30 | 4 |
| Research managers or leaders | 30 | 38 | 27 | 5 |
| Host research institutions | 24 | 43 | 26 | 7 |
| Farmers | 33 | 41 | 21 | 5 |
| Local markets | 38 | 41 | 15 | 6 |