Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Genetically Modified Crops

Have a look at this very well done report from Bangladesh by Al Jazeera to understand the AC4D teams position on the use of GMO varieties.

http://interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/2016/gmo-eggplants-aubergines-bangladesh/index.html#2220


GMOs are a tool that can be used to fight pests, salinity, poor soil quality, extreme temps, and a lack of water.  They make marginal land more productive, one of the main barriers to production in the developing world.  It is myopic for activists in the US and Europe to attempt to deny smallholders valuable tools for food production.    

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