In-depth analysis of the country's efforts to promote genetically modified crops for the multifaceted reasons and motivations
Foreword: In recent years, a number of genetically modified crops in China have been approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, and the research on genetic engineering has once again attracted widespread attention. Among these problems, a representative issue represented by soybeans has attracted the attention of all parties. Do GM crops have more benefits than harms? Why encourage genetically modified crops? Let's analyze it in a deeper level from a different perspective.
Pros and cons of genetically modified crops.
Of course, the advantages of genetically modified crops are obvious, it is resistant to pests, it can reduce the amount of pesticides, reduce manpower overhead, and increase production. However, genetically modified crops also have their own safety risks, and various statements are entangled with each other and cause controversy.
Read more: In the case of genetically modified soybeans, due to their insect and insect resistance, farmers can use fewer pesticides, thereby reducing the pressure on the environment and production costs. At the same time, due to China's high biodiversity and small cultivated land area, its high yield is an important guarantee for China's food security. However, some people still have doubts about GM crops, fearing that the dangers involved can lead to unforeseen outcomes.
The practical need for the universal use of genetically modified crops throughout the country.
China has a population of 1.4 billion, but only 1.9 billion hectares of agricultural area, and food safety problems are very prominent. In China, for example, by 2023, soybean production will be much lower than imports, and its export dependence will reach 82%. Most of the soybeans imported from abroad in China are genetically modified, from Brazil to the United States to Argentina. Around the world, China's production of non-GMO soybeans is limited and largely inadequate. Therefore, in order to ensure the stability of China's food supply, we must vigorously develop genetically modified crops.
Read more: China's own soybean production can't keep up with the huge demand, so it has to rely on imports. At the same time, due to the impact of the world's best, most of the soybeans imported by China from abroad are genetically modified. At present, the scale of non-GMO soybean production in China is not enough to support China's huge consumption, and if it is relied on all, it will occupy unimaginable land resources, and China, a large country with a huge demand for food, is even more difficult to afford. In order to ensure food safety in China, it has become an urgent need to vigorously develop genetically improved crops represented by soybeans.
Market demand and production of genetically modified crops.
It has been more than 20 years since China first introduced it in 2004. At present, the genetically modified soybean introduced in China has become an important raw material for China's animal husbandry. In the eyes of consumers, genetic modification has become a part of people's daily lives, and farmers are also focusing on how to reduce costs and increase yields, which are the biggest benefits that genetic modification can provide.
As an important food additive, genetically modified soybean has been more and more used in China, and is widely used in food processing, animal feeding and other fields to meet the needs of Chinese people for high-quality meat products. Although some people are still questioning it, it actually has a place in this field and it is universally recognized. Farmers are the biggest beneficiaries, and they are more focused on the actual benefits of genetic improvement, which is why they choose to do genetic improvement.
Conclusion: In short, from the perspective of practical needs and the current market situation, China is actively promoting the development of genetically modified crops. From the perspectives of ensuring food security, reducing production costs, and increasing output, it is a rational choice to popularize genetically modified crops in appropriate areas, which is not only in line with China's national conditions, but also in line with the interests of the people. At the same time, in order to ensure the food safety and sustainable development of our country, it must be strictly supervised and managed to ensure its safety and sustainable development.