Genetically Modified Foods Case Study
According to the WHO,
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a different organism…. Most existing genetically modified crops have been developed to improve yield, through the introduction of resistance to plant diseases or of increased tolerance of herbicides.
The WHO also adds that, GM could be used in changing the level of nutrients in food and limit its potential to cause allergic reactions whilst improving food production systems. It however cautions that these GM products should be examined and analysed before being released for commercialization.
GM crops are therefore resistant …show more content…
GM crops is viewed by some people as an important way to minimise hunger whereas to others it’s simply a risk to food security, yet there is not enough empirical data to prove any of these two claims. (Qaim and Kouser 2013)
Zilberman posits (2014) that GM products are very essential in dealing with the task of providing food and a way of impacting global food standards of an increasing population. According to him GM crops could contribute to human welfare whilst solving the problem of climate change. He further adds that “Agriculture policy should encourage technologies that help farmers produce food more sustainably, using fewer resources” Zilberman …show more content…
It has been a highly controversial issue in agriculture around the world. Even in countries where it is widely used like in the United States, several organisations are against it. In Europe 19 countries have banned the use of GMOs, and in Africa, countries such as Angola and Zambia have banned the commercialisation as well as the import of GMOs. South Africa, Burkina Faso and Egypt are already producing GNMOS on large scale and even allowed commercialisation whereas Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Mali, Zimbabwe, Nigeria are other countries on the continent in the research and trial phase of the adoption of GMO’s. According to UNEP (000) the use of GMOs in Africa raises 3 essential
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a different organism…. Most existing genetically modified crops have been developed to improve yield, through the introduction of resistance to plant diseases or of increased tolerance of herbicides.
The WHO also adds that, GM could be used in changing the level of nutrients in food and limit its potential to cause allergic reactions whilst improving food production systems. It however cautions that these GM products should be examined and analysed before being released for commercialization.
GM crops are therefore resistant …show more content…
GM crops is viewed by some people as an important way to minimise hunger whereas to others it’s simply a risk to food security, yet there is not enough empirical data to prove any of these two claims. (Qaim and Kouser 2013)
Zilberman posits (2014) that GM products are very essential in dealing with the task of providing food and a way of impacting global food standards of an increasing population. According to him GM crops could contribute to human welfare whilst solving the problem of climate change. He further adds that “Agriculture policy should encourage technologies that help farmers produce food more sustainably, using fewer resources” Zilberman …show more content…
It has been a highly controversial issue in agriculture around the world. Even in countries where it is widely used like in the United States, several organisations are against it. In Europe 19 countries have banned the use of GMOs, and in Africa, countries such as Angola and Zambia have banned the commercialisation as well as the import of GMOs. South Africa, Burkina Faso and Egypt are already producing GNMOS on large scale and even allowed commercialisation whereas Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Mali, Zimbabwe, Nigeria are other countries on the continent in the research and trial phase of the adoption of GMO’s. According to UNEP (000) the use of GMOs in Africa raises 3 essential