Our grocery stores are packed with so many genetically modified foods we barely even notice anymore. The EU has banned these foods inside their lands, and many developing countries refuse to accept them as well. The debate surrounding them is hot.
First: Should we ban GMO's to eliminate the trade problem with the EU? Currently, the difference in opinions is creating friction between the two continents. Some sources even give Europe a higher yield in staple crops such as soy and corn. Should we switch, or stick to our position that they are safe.
Second: Golden Rice was probably the most hyped food of the 21st century. It appeared on the cover of Time Magazine at the turn of the Millenium. It was prepared to save the developing world of vitamin A deficiency. Unfortunately, everything did not go as planned. The rice has yet to be implemented on a large school due to corporate patents and more. Some people even argue the rice may discourage a balanced diet by putting so much emphasis on rice.
Third: Superweeds: This definitely sounds scary. These herbicide resistant weeds are killing farm productivity across the world. The real question is, are these a consequence of GM crops, or simple herbicide use. Some reports indicate herbicide use has gone down, while some indicate it has gone up. The cloudy scientific evidence surrounding all of GMO's make any judgement hard.
-Max
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