Organic farming + genetic engineering = The new organic?

The future of food may depend on an unlikely marriage: organic farmers and genetic engineering.
There is no question that organic is the way to go, but increasingly, agricultural scientists and environmentalists have begun to ask whether organic should go it alone or whether it requires a visionary new approach: combining genetic engineering and organic farming. Without the use of genetically engineered seed, the beneficial effects of organic farming – a thoughtful, ecologically minded approach to growing food – will likely remain small.
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2 Responses to “Organic farming + genetic engineering = The new organic?”

raju Says:
April 23, 2008 at 2:01 pm | Reply
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Acai Berry Pills Says:
August 24, 2008 at 6:27 pm | Reply
I’m always into discussions on anything organic, so this read made me feel at home.
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