Genetic Engineering and Gene Therapy (B3)

Genetic Engineering is a way of genetically modifying an organism without going through a breeding programme.

For GM:

• More people can be fed as GM crops produce higher yields
• Many people have no problem with the idea of eating GM produce
• Gm farms have increased productivity while using fewer inputs so food costs will fall
• Most GM crops have been safe so far

Against GM:

• Poor farmers that would benefit from the high yield may not have been able to afford the seeds
• Those who have a problem with GM produce won't buy it so farmers will lose money and markets
• GM crops may change the ecosystem in a way…