Bt corn has been widely adopted in Spain since 1998. Trials showed Bt corn varieties significantly outperformed conventional corn in yield. Over 200,000 hectares of Bt corn have been grown in Spain between 1998-2005. Bt corn provides benefits to farmers like higher yields, reduced pest damage and fewer insecticide applications. The trade of corn grain and consumption of corn products in Spain has not been disrupted by the introduction of Bt corn.