The debate over the utilization of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture is heating up around the world. GMOs are modified to become resistant to pests and diseases. This debate is significant because the use of GMOs can impact the world’s population, even if only a few individuals are directly involved with the implementation of GMOs. People all across the globe have their own say on the issue, and this policy brief will explore both sides of the argument while also providing recommendations that are the best fit for solving the issue. GMOs should be used in periphery regions where there is a need for this resource in order to care for the growing populations, but it’s still essential to have extensive government regulation
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For now the country is mostly organic with their agricultural practices, and has decided to follow the “… highly precautionary European approach toward regulating GMO foods and crops…” (Paarlberg). This choice doesn’t seem like a smart one, since it is evident that Africa needs help with feeding their growing population, which can possibly be solved if GM technology is used efficiently within the nation. The usage of GMOs in Asian countries varies, as each country creates their own opinion on the issue. “Growing GM crops is forbidden in Thailand…this is also the case in China” and while it is forbidden in China, the country does accept GMO imports from other nations (Xinhua). The Philippines is known as “the only Asian country to have approved GMO maize” …show more content…
The current law allows MNCs “…to sue farmers whose fields are inadvertently contaminated… [With a company’s genetically-engineered seed patents]” ("Supreme Court Hands Monsanto Victory over Farmers on GMO Seed Patents, Ability to Sue."). Not only is this law preposterous because farmers will have difficulty succeeding against large corporations, but also because cross contamination is a byproduct of nature, which cannot be
For now the country is mostly organic with their agricultural practices, and has decided to follow the “… highly precautionary European approach toward regulating GMO foods and crops…” (Paarlberg). This choice doesn’t seem like a smart one, since it is evident that Africa needs help with feeding their growing population, which can possibly be solved if GM technology is used efficiently within the nation. The usage of GMOs in Asian countries varies, as each country creates their own opinion on the issue. “Growing GM crops is forbidden in Thailand…this is also the case in China” and while it is forbidden in China, the country does accept GMO imports from other nations (Xinhua). The Philippines is known as “the only Asian country to have approved GMO maize” …show more content…
The current law allows MNCs “…to sue farmers whose fields are inadvertently contaminated… [With a company’s genetically-engineered seed patents]” ("Supreme Court Hands Monsanto Victory over Farmers on GMO Seed Patents, Ability to Sue."). Not only is this law preposterous because farmers will have difficulty succeeding against large corporations, but also because cross contamination is a byproduct of nature, which cannot be