Posted by Pair-a-dice farm on May 20, 2016 at 07:56:41 from (184.159.236.217):
In Reply to: Good News on GMO posted by David G on May 19, 2016 at 05:51:10:
I don't worry one way or the other about GMO. I'm not a fan of Monsanto or Bayer crop science but they have some very smart people. A few things I do know: The world population is growing. Before GMO the yields were 1/2 or less on corn, rice, soybeans and other crops. Unless some other development comes along GMO is the only option if we are to provide enough food for a growing population.
In addition to all of that, the average age of farmers is nearing 60 years old. To me that is a lot bigger concern than any GMO crop. In 30 years who will be growing the crops and raising the livestock? I personally only know only 4 or 5 young people under 40years old that are actively participating in the business end of farming and this is a huge farming area.
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