For years there has been debates over genetically modified crops but the debate has been centered on whether they are safe to eat or not. Now the focus is being turned to whether it has or will render an increased crop. To learn more about this study, check out this article on the promise of genetically modified crops.
Key Takeaways:
- Twenty years ago, Europe largely rejected genetic modification at the same time the United States and Canada were embracing it.
- At the same time, herbicide use has increased in the United States, even as major crops like corn, soybeans and cotton have been converted to modified varieties.
- One measure, contained in data from the United States Geological Survey, shows the stark difference in the use of pesticides.
“One measure, contained in data from the United States Geological Survey, shows the stark difference in the use of pesticides.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/30/business/gmo-promise-falls-short.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0