The Pros And Cons Of Genetically Modified Farming

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms such as plants, animals, and micro-organisms, whose genes become modified in laboratories. This allows the transfer of genes for specific traits between species using laboratory techniques. Genetically Modified Farming was first introduced in the U.S. in the mid-nineties. Since then, Genetically Modified crops grown in the U.S. are engineered for insect resistance or herbicide tolerance. This means they have become widely adopted by growers of several field crops. This creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.“GMO Facts.” Non-GMO Project, www.nongmoproject.org/gmo-facts/#easy-footnote-7. …show more content…
The consumption of GMOs can be linked health problems, environmental damage, and violation of farmers’ and consumers’ rights. More than 60 countries around the world – including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union – require GMOs to be labeled. While a 2015 ABC News survey found that 93% of Americans believe genetically modified foods should be labelled, GMOs are not required to be labelled in the U.S. and Canada. “International Labeling Laws.” Center for Food Safety, …show more content…
converted to organic production, we could eliminate 500 million pounds of harmful pesticides from entering the environment per year. “Statistics show that genetically modified foods (GMOs) are contaminating natural foods sources at real scary pace, manifesting grave effects beyond our comprehension. What makes them a great threat is they are not even labeled. So, sticking to organic foods sourced from veritable sources is the only way to mitigate these grave effects of GMOs.”“What Is Organic Farming - Definition, Features, Benefits & Principles.” Conserve Energy Future, 15 Feb. 2017,