Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs approved 51 genetically modified grain varieties, which has aroused widespread concern and discussion in the society. Under the propaganda of self-esteem, many people oppose or even resist it. So why do we want to vigorously promote genetically modified crop products?
On December 7, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs' Announcement No. 732 showed that a total of 51 genetically modified varieties passed the review, including 37 genetically modified corn varieties and 14 genetically modified soybean varieties. This indicates that genetically modified soybeans and corn have a legal identity and are ushering in their commercialization. I'm afraid that soon, many of these agricultural products we buy are genetically modified.
The reason why we are so concerned about this is because these agricultural products are so closely related to our lives. I am worried that if the management is not in place, there will be bad things entering, which will inevitably have an adverse impact on everyone's health and even the next generation.
Ecological and environmental risks.
Some are concerned that genetically modified crops could have a negative impact on the environment. For example, genetically modified plants may hybridize with wild plants, leading to gene flow and invasion, posing a potential risk to biodiversity and ecological balance. In addition, the widespread use of insect resistance genes in genetically modified crops may increase the risk of pest resistance, making pest control more difficult.
Risks to human health.
Some are also concerned that genetically modified foods may have negative effects on human health. While scientific studies have shown that genetically modified foods are not significantly different from conventional foods in terms of safety, some people still believe that genetically modified foods may cause allergic reactions, toxicity, and other health problems. These concerns are largely based on misconceptions about GMO technology and misrepresentations of scientific research.
Although too many people have a skeptical attitude towards the approval of the genetically modified crop varieties, this is after all the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and it has been reviewed and approved by many experts.
We are a large country with a population of 1.4 billion, and ensuring the supply and security of food is related to the national economy and people's livelihood.
1. Improve crop yield and quality.
Through genetically modified technology, crops can achieve greater stress resistance, higher yields, and better quality. For example, some genetically modified crops can resist harsh environmental conditions such as drought, cold, and pests and diseases, resulting in improved yields and quality. This is important to meet the needs of the world's growing population and address food shortages.
In fact, as early as the nineties of the last century, there were cases of application of genetically modified varieties. The most typical is cotton. I remember when I was a child, the cotton I planted at the beginning was particularly prone to insect pests such as cotton bollworms, but later the agricultural technology department promoted insect-resistant cotton, and it was true that there were basically no insects. At that time, it was not known that it was a genetically modified breed, or that the average person did not have this concept.
2. Reduce the cost of agricultural production.
The application of genetically modified technology can reduce production costs. Because genetically modified crops have higher stress resistance and yield, they can reduce the use of production factors such as fertilizers and pesticides, which greatly reduces the cost of farming for farmers. This is conducive to increasing the economic returns of peasants and promoting the development of agriculture.
3. Protect the ecological environment.
Genetically modified technology can reduce the use of pesticides, reduce pollution to the environment, and help protect the ecological environment. In addition, some genetically modified crops can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to mitigating global climate change issues.
We should be rational about scientific research and not blindly resist GM technology because of some negative reports. Scientific research is an important basis for evaluating the safety and sustainability of GM technology, and we should believe in science, respect science, and not believe irresponsible remarks.
Genetically modified food is to change the genetic composition of organisms to make them have better characteristics and abilities. Before genetically modified food is put on the market, it must go through multiple rounds of strict evaluation and testing, and it is not possible to blindly pursue the improvement of yield and quality while ignoring the possible risks. At the same time, we need to take into account all factors, including scientific evidence, environmental impact and social acceptance, to ensure that it is safe and sustainable.
We should support sustainable agricultural technologies, including traditional agricultural techniques and modern biotechnology. Traditional agricultural technology has a long history and rich experience, while modern biotechnology can provide us with more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural production methods. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the social impact and ethical issues of agricultural technology to ensure that it meets the interests and development needs of human society.
Personally, I think that since the country has allowed genetically modified food to be promoted and circulated, there must be its reasonable considerations, as an ordinary person, there is no need to be too radical, you might as well be a supervisor, and strive to strengthen some awareness in this regard, understand the pros and cons of genetically modified technology, and support sustainable agricultural technology.
51 genetically modified varieties have been approved