Calorie consumption and dietary quality among small-scale farmers in India significantly improved over a 7-year-period due to cultivation of genetically modified (GM) cotton, according to new research. [...] The researchers used data from a survey of over 500 randomly selected small farm households conducted from 2002-2008, and found that growing GM cotton crops increased farm yields and incomes, enabling these farming households to afford more and better food. [...] The researchers concluded that although GM crops alone may not solve the hunger problem, they may be an important component in a broader food security strategy.