The subject of genetically modified food (GM) is a hot topic that is debated worldwide.
The world's richest countries want to suppress this scientific breakthrough but others do not. Some argue that humanity can benefit from genetically altered food while others argue that it will harm us.
Scientists are stamping out poverty around the world. People in under-developed countries lack food but genetically modified crops can help eradicate hunger. The altered crops produce higher yields.
Scientists cite the use of DDT insecticide, currently used to protect the health of crops to produce a good harvest, but which is also poisonous and has led to the development of a new breed of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. The use of DDT comes at the expense of the environment and human beings.
GM food technology should be encouraged in developing countries because it appears to be safer and more useful than toxic pesticides. It would also lead to higher productivity, and could be the answer to feeding the world's hungry.
It can also help the world economy. After solving problems of hunger, governments of developing countries could encourage production of better food. People will become healthier, better educated and more productive, and will be able to create a more dynamic economy.
If we hold back GM food technology, it merely shows that we want to neglect the problems of the under-developed world. Are we really that heartless?
