Roundup is Monsanto’s most profitable product and defines its rise from near bankruptcy as a result of Agent Orange in the 70s. “The Millions Against Monsanto campaign was created to fight Monsanto for creating Agent Orange and Roundup (glyphosate) and other toxins that threaten human health and the environment” (Millions Against Monsanto). Roundup has facilitated Monsanto’s rise as the top seed producing company, which holds all the rights and patents to seeds to the extent that farmers cannot replant their seeds, and Roundup is the primary reason that this can occur. From the perspective of farmers, Roundup has been a blessing and a curse.
It is a blessing because it can ensure guaranteed harvests wherein seeds are genetically immune to diseases
It is a blessing because it can ensure guaranteed harvests wherein seeds are genetically immune to diseases