Facts & Figures
A growing body of evidence suggests that biotechnology is helping agriculture enter a new era of efficiency and sustainability. In the hands of farmers, better seeds are helping the world grow more, while using less. Researchers around the world, in both the public and private sectors, are working to improve seeds through the use of advanced breeding and biotechnology. Together with better farming techniques, these advanced seeds can help farmers meet the world's demand for food, clothing and fuel while also helping to reducing the need for water, land, pesticides and fossil fuels. In this month's Spotlight, we'll highlight the findings of a new report on the status of biotech crops, and discuss their role in meeting our growing global challenges.
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Mexico
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| Population in thousands (2010) | 110,645 |
| Average life expectancy (2008) | 76 |
| GDP per capita (2008) | $14,547.55 |
| Gross GPD in billions (2008) | $1,547.96 |
| Agriculture's share of GDP (2006) | 3.9% |
Mexico
Mexico is located in North America and has a population of over 110 million (2010). Agriculture employs 15.1 percent of the country’s population (2005) and accounts for about 4 percent of the country’s GDP (2006). Mexico is known as the birthplace of corn and is one of the world’s largest producers. Other major agricultural products include wheat, beans and corn. Mexican farmers started planting biotech cotton in 2002 and biotech corn in 2010, along with soybeans. Since adoption, farm income gains from biotech crops have been $88 million. To learn more about Mexico’s agriculture production and the role it plays in feeding, clothing and fueling the world, see the charts below.
