How the “success story” of genetically modified cotton in Burkina Faso fell apart

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How the “success story” of genetically modified cotton in Burkina Faso fell apart

Monsanto profited more than was agreed in the contract, and assumed none of the risk shouldered by cotton companies and farmers.

qz.com

basically they were sold a false narrative and the GMO did not live up to what they were sold. lies and omissions.

Anthropologist Glenn Stone has argued: “We are naïve in swallowing empirical claims without a careful consideration of how vested interests affect the creation of facts.”

As this case shows, vested interests played a significant role in shaping a success narrative despite apparent problems.