'The Impact of Modern Farming: A Deep Dive into Genetically Modified Food' bloggingfellowship modernfarming
Farming has evolved and progressed into an efficient and somewhat ruthless business over the years. Machines have replaced most human labor to increase food production and reduce prices - but could we be meddling too much?
GMOs play a vital role in modern farming; therefore, consumers must understand the impact of this new technology on livestock, the environment and the ecosystem.70% of all GM harvests feed animals within the meat industry [1] -primarily soy, corn and alfalfa. This diet choice could be attributed to its low-cost, easy acquisition and ability to induce weight gain in livestock.
This brings ethics to the forefront -what right do we have to intentionally feed livestock a diet that benefits us, not them? For those who have a soft spot for animals, the option of ‘grass-fed’ and ‘pasture-raised’ meats ensures animals are high-welfare and eat a beneficial diet.Since the introduction of GMOs in the 1990s, they have contributed to a reduction in the amount of greenhouse gasses produced from agricultural farming practices.
Herbicide-resistant genes cross breed with close plant relatives, forming ‘superweeds’ that are extremely difficult -sometimes impossible- to eradicate. These new weeds infest fields, draining the essential nutrients of surrounding crops. Originally intended to contribute towards crop yield, ironically, it causes devastation in the farming industry.
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