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RE: Wishing to have a discussion and learn true nature of GMO without rhetoric. Any takers?

in #agriculture7 years ago

My anecdotal evidence has been more from the production side. I saw how "roundup-ready" soybeans flooded the market, pushing regular seed developers out in the late 1990s. Oddly enough, these "superior" beans actually produced 15-20% less yield, and cost three times as much to plant and maintain.

I believe, deep down that their supposed "can't feed civilization without it" benefits is at best marketing, and at worst, part of a plot to monopolize food. Either way, I have seen the "yield increase" (without which we would all die of starvation) that Monsanto hangs their hat on to not only be exaggerated, but a complete out and out lie.

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Perhaps the following provides us with the definitive answer as to whether or not GMO crops are best for humanity...on YouTube.

Wow that's really long. I'll check it out and post the "cliff notes" version when I get the time.

Yes, but it explains everything...complexity requires complete understanding. Please post the short version - it will help, no doubt. And then there is the 2nd episode...lol