What effect will genetically engineered crops have on farming?

Answer 1

GM crops have helped to stop famine in 3rd world countries. It has saved MILLIONS of men, women, and children.

Patrick Moore, one of the founders of Greenpeace, says:

"Activists persist in their zero-tolerance campaign against genetically enhanced varieties of food crops when there is zero evidence of harm to human health or the environment, and the benefits are measurable and significant. Genetically enhanced (GE) food crops result in reduced chemical pesticides, higher yield, and reduced soil erosion. Golden Rice, for example, could prevent blindness in 500,000 children per year in Asia and Africa if activists would stop blocking its introduction. Other varieties of food crops will contain iron, Vitamin E, enhanced protein and better oils. No other technology can match the potential of GE to address the nutritional deficiencies of billions of people. The anti-GE campaign seeks to deny these environmental and nutritional advances by using “Frankenfood” scare tactics and misinformation campaigns."

Answer 2

the question is not "what effect will genetically engineered crops have on farming?"...but "what effect will genetically engineered crops have on people, animals, and the economy?"

Answer 3

I guess we'll have to genetically engineer some crops to find out

Answer 4

farming does not remain cost effective for common farmers.
the GM crop grown in most of the cases is hazardous to nature.

Answer 5

nothing harmful.u see they were genetically engineered only to meet the increasing demand for food for the growing population.i don't think u will say no to a red cabbage.its a genetic cross between cabbage and radish.

Answer 6

Seeds will become more expensive.
Less fertilizer/pesticides/chemicals will be applied.
Probably a lack of diversity in varieties of plants grown......