Permanent reduction in global tractor fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the cultivation of GM IR maize in the USA, Canada, Spain and South Africa (1996–2020).
| Number of applications saved (‘000s) | Fuel saving from less spray runs liters (‘000s) | CO2 emissions saved kgs (‘000s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 301 | 253 | 675 |
| 1997 | 2,509 | 2,108 | 5,627 |
| 1998 | 3,378 | 2,838 | 7,577 |
| 1999 | 3,272 | 2,748 | 7,338 |
| 2000 | 3,431 | 2,882 | 7,696 |
| 2001 | 3,331 | 2,798 | 7,471 |
| 2002 | 3,512 | 2,950 | 7,877 |
| 2003 | 3,557 | 2,988 | 7,978 |
| 2004 | 3,847 | 3,231 | 8,627 |
| 2005 | 3,875 | 3,257 | 8,690 |
| 2006 | 4,327 | 3,635 | 9,705 |
| 2007 | 5,218 | 4,383 | 11,703 |
| 2008 | 4,691 | 3,941 | 10,522 |
| 2009 | 5,137 | 4,315 | 11,522 |
| 2010 | 5,074 | 4,262 | 11,380 |
| 2011 | 5,173 | 4,345 | 11,602 |
| 2012 | 5,484 | 4,607 | 12,300 |
| 2013 | 5,508 | 4,626 | 12,353 |
| 2014 | 5,296 | 4,449 | 11,879 |
| 2015 | 4,893 | 4,110 | 10,973 |
| 2016 | 5,447 | 4,575 | 12,216 |
| 2017 | 5,257 | 4,415 | 11,789 |
| 2018 | 5,208 | 4,375 | 11,681 |
| 2019 | 5,234 | 4,396 | 11,738 |
| 2020 | 5,280 | 4,435 | 11,842 |
| Total | 108,241 | 90,922 | 242,762 |
Assumptions:
1Number of applications saved (based on one per ha of lowest of total GM IR maize area or area pre-GM IR maize that was traditionally sprayed for treatment of pests targeted by GM IR technology.
2Fuel saving per ha 0.84 liters/ha.