Agricultural Issues: Genetic Modification.

Authors Avatar

Agricultural Issues: Genetic Modification

Scientists are developing ways to make new genetically modified (GM) food that could transform the way we feed ourselves. GM crops may enable more food to be produced from less land using less water and fewer chemicals. However, some people question whether this “gene revolution” will really reduce hunger in the world. Others worry that it is being pushed too quickly without enough consideration of its long term impact.

Throughout the world there are drastic inequalities in food supply with the emergence of areas of surplus and famine. The cause of such inequalities vary from physical to human and political. Most of the responses to these problems have been driven by high income, high technology MEDC’s or trans-national companies.

Join now!

The impacts of the Green Revolution, intensification of farming and the development of genetically-modified foods have varied. Some are economic while others have been social or environmental: some have brought benefits, while others have created problems and some may be focused upon the environment e.g., organic farming.

Throughout the world genetic modification has been used freely for more that a decade as a research tool for medical purposes and in food ingredients. It holds exiting promise, not only for conquering disease, eliminating pests and contributing to the knowledge economy but for enhancing the international competitiveness of the primary industries ...

This is a preview of the whole essay

Here's what a star student thought of this essay

Avatar

Simple word mistakes in places. The essay flows well. Punctuation, grammar, and spelling is mainly good throughout the essay. Paragraphs are clear and easy to read by topic.

The introduction is good and introduces a range of concepts and different viewpoints that are going to be talked about. The essay is quite succinct in tone, and provides a range of opinions, and evaluates them, and provides two sides to a view. They consider social, economic and some moral impacts. The conclusion is adequate but should really tie up the negative and positive views a bit more by considering all the points discussed.

A well done essay. The essay flows well and shows good analysis of key concepts involved with the topic of genetic engineering, and how there are both disadvantages and advantages to the sides of each argument. To improve the candidate should consider moral views more, such as 'god playing' views.