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Robert Weissman: Heads Monsanto Wins, Tails We Lose

Aeneas101 rated 7 months ago
Translation: " I am in the process of remaking the world in my image". From the page: "In fact, existing genetically modified crops are hurting small farmers and failing to deliver increased food supply -- and posing enormous, largely unknown risks to people and the planet. ...

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Aeneas101 rated 7 months ago
Translation: " I am in the process of remaking the world in my image". From the page: "In fact, existing genetically modified crops are hurting small farmers and failing to deliver increased food supply -- and posing enormous, largely unknown risks to people and the planet. For all of the industry hype around biotech products, virtually all planted genetically modified seed is for only four products -- soy, corn, cotton and canola -- with just two engineered traits. Most of the crops are engineered to be resistant to glyphosate, an herbicide sold by Monsanto under the brand-name Round-up (these biotech seeds are known as RoundUp-Ready). Others are engineered to include a naturally occurring pesticide, Bt."