For some, genetically modified (GM) food represents a key element in the fight against hunger and disease. It offers the world a bright new future free from famine and illness. Yet for other, is a reckless road we are being forced down by big business, which may have disastrous consequences for the planet and our safety.
For supporters GM crops are resistant to pests, resulting in better quality plants that yield bigger harvests. Drought-resistant and cold-resistant GM crops can help secure a reliable food supply in even the most inhospitable weather conditions.
What’s more, supporters argue that GM crops can provide improved nutrition to help fight disease and illness. They talk of tomatoes that could be capable of preventing cancer So, GM production means healthier food delivered in a more efficient, environmentally friendly way that helps us deal with the population challenges
Not surprising we can be sure of: more GM developments are on the way. Proponents talk of bananas that contain vaccines against infectious diseases, geneticall y modified fish, the development of GM crops does have its critics. The potential risks, they claim, cannot be ignored. The chemicals that are needed to grow GM crops can be harmful to animals and insects
There’s one thing that grow more quickly, and cloned animals for food
While many fear such “Frankenstein foods,” as long as there is a demand, GM food production will continue to flourish. Today, the U.S. and Argentina grow the majority of GM crops (mainly soybean, corn, and cotton). Tomorrow, perhaps all our fruit and vegetables, even the meat we eat, will be genetically modified.