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By: Rumer and Maddy

Consider the economic and health benefits of GMO’s, both realized and potential. At what point would current and potential future benefits outweigh the risk? . By: Rumer and Maddy. These plants can be modified to ward off plant viruses or fungi. Famers will earn more money.

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By: Rumer and Maddy

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  1. Consider the economic and health benefits of GMO’s, both realized and potential. At what point would current and potential future benefits outweigh the risk? By: Rumer and Maddy

  2. These plants can be modified to ward off plant viruses or fungi • Famers will earn more money. • It will also save money.

  3. Even though seed is more money • GM crops lower production • In addition, yields are often higher.

  4. Important Environmental benefits • Controlling farm runoff • Reduced mechanical weeding • Health Benefits

  5. Where BT crops have been grown • Developing countries, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Argentina, China. • 82% higher income • Direct and indirect effects increase welfare by over 2$ billion per year. • GM prices are lower • Farmers benefit share are higher.

  6. Positives of GMO • Helps farmers control weeds • Conserves soil • Conserves energy • More efficient • Alters organisms • Medicinal purposes • Used for herbicides

  7. More positives • Pest resistance • Environmental hardiness • Water tolerance • Nutrition

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