8. Can GMO crops contaminate neighboring non-GMO and/or organic fields? Co-existence in agriculture is not new, nor unique to GMO crops; it is the practice of growing crops different quality characteristics of intended for different markets in the same vicinity without becoming commingled and pos...
Certain groups are concerned about what they consider to be an undesirable level of control of seed markets by a few chemical companies. Sustainable agriculture and biodiversity benefit most from the use of a rich variety of crops, both in terms of good crop protection practices as well as ...
What do you think about GMO (genetically modified organisms) vegetables? o Is it better to use natural food although it might not produce as much or should we use GMO crops? What do you think about GMO farm animals? o Would you eat pork from a GMO cow? Are you willing to pay more ...
The NY Times recently published “Engineering Food for All,” a gushing op-ed by professional GMO proponent Nina Fedoroff that bemoaned the increasingly burdensome regulatory oversight of GM crops. She went so far as to link world hunger to regulation of GMO’s. I thought of her piece as I...
Does the cultivation/extraction and processing help to maintain biodiversity and preserve the many different species of plants and animals? (For example, the use of GMO crops hinders biodiversity). How does the material impact natural habitats along all stages of it’s lifecycle: cultivation/extracti...
Post: Explain what GMO means and how it impacts the crops available for consumption. Respond to the following questions below. What is meant by genetic modification? How does genetic modification occu... First blank is a percentage. Second blank answer choices are "greater than", "within", or...
We recognize the importance of organic agriculture, organic wild collection, and non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) crops, and that’s why we’ve been committed to sustainable sourcing for four decades. Many of our products are organic, and we buy organic herbs whenever possible. Our organic...
Bonusboasts dossiers on over 3000 organizations and 500 individuals who have said or written something about pesticides or GMO’s. The obvious (and only conceivable) use of this trove of tea is as ammo for denigrating and attacking anyone critical of GM crops or pesticides. ...
Do We Care About Synbiodiversity? Questions Arising from an Investigation into Whether There are GM Crops in the Svalbard Global Seed VaultBiotechnologyBiodiversityConservation valueGMOSeed vaultNew plant breeding techniquesThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault provides a backup of seed collections from genebanks...
In addition, these crops can preserve arable land by reducing stresses on the land, Improve the nutritional value of food in developing countries, and allow crops to be grown on previously unfarmable land. Whatever position one takes in the GMO deb...