The Story of The Seeds:
Genetically modified:
-Bt engineered corn, a corn with DNA spliced with a natural herbicide, can kill more than 90% of the Corn Rootworm, a serious pest.
-Monsanto's DroughtGard Maize has been proven to grow normally under drought conditions, and certain subjects even up to 25% increase in growth.
-Vitamin A deficiency affects up to 500,000 children a year. Golden Rice, infused with Vitamin A, has been touted as the solution.
-Farmers only have to fork out US$6.50 per bushel of genetically modified soya beans.
Organic:
-More than 50% of Rootworms survive in organic fields, resulting in wasted efforts when crops are destroyed.
-In the same study, the crop yield of normal maize fell by 50% due to a drought.
-People have to consume green vegetables, meats, clean water and supplements to meet their Vitamin A needs. Unfortunately, millions of poor communities cannot afford these, resulting in mass malnutrition.
-Farmers are forced to spend a staggering US$14.40 per bushel of organic soya beans.
Source: Present Perfect 2013 Issue (The Food Issue)
Therefore, it is evident that gm crops hold more value to organic crops, concluding that genetically modified crops are more feasible and worth investing in compared to organic crops.
However GM crops still may be dangerous to eat.
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