It’s projected that by 2050, we will need to produce 70 percent more food than we do today to meet the demands of the growing global population. Quality seed is key to improving agricultural productivity and overall yields. We need seed that can better fight the challenges Mother Nature throws our way, including drought, insects and disease. Thankfully, there are seed products in the pipeline that will be more effective against such growing challenges.

You mention health studies and it’s a great topic. GMOs undergo rigorous testing, as they are subjected to the substantial equivalence principle to help ensure their nutritional content is equivalent to that of conventional foods, and they must prove that they pose no danger for humans or the environment. Regarding nutrition and the environment, it’s exciting that the basis of this technology may also offer solutions to decrease pollution, generate energy and offer even more nutritious foods in the future.

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