Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Australia already allows the commercial growing of genetically engineered canola and cotton, making us one of only a handful of countries that commercially grow GE crops. GE canola was commercially released in NSW and Victoria in 2008.
I don't really agree with GM food but the term is a bit misleading as most foods we now eat have been "genetically engineered" eg. Broccoli didn't used to exist. Genetics are important in feeding the world. But I do think producers should not be able to patent seeds and there should be labelling. Crops should only be grown in enclosed places so as not to contaminate nearby other crops.
@4TC4JQ63yrs3Y
Yes, but under capitalism all GM foods are exploited for competition
@9CCF8CVOne Nation9mos9MO
No GOD made food not man
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@9236KWK2yrs2Y
Potentially, but the natural environment caters for all
I don’t really care all that much
@8ZLMKPH2yrs2Y
People have got to eat. I don't believe the genetically modified foods has as much nutrition value
Yes, but require the proper labelling informing that they are modified and have undergone testing that they are safe to consume
@8Z28WVBOne Nation2yrs2Y
only if it benefits the Australian agricultural industry
@8YLV9KWOne Nation2yrs2Y
No God created everything
Deleted2yrs2Y
God created food man cannot improve it
@8XL2M9QOne Nation2yrs2Y
over 90% of all crops and even some animals are genetically modified, so this is a stupid question for ignorant people.
@8WKGHY82yrs2Y
Producers should not be able to patent seeds and require to label the genetically modified foods
As long as they are good for your health and the environment.
Yes, only with extensive research on the potential environmental impacts of altering the genes of crops eg. super weeds
@8TK8FQQ3yrs3Y
@8NX7LXP3yrs3Y
Yes but not for food crops until further research has been done on the potential risks associated
@9CN2PRT8mos8MO
Yes. Most foods are already genetically engineered, for example the carrot, typically orange, was actually originally purple. GMOs are the future, and while organic is a cool buzzword, it's never going to be as sustainable as GMOs, especially when it comes to plants.
No, but i don't think that it would be feasible to provide for our population without it.
God created everything not man
@98YKDCP1yr1Y
God gave use the food not man
Yes, because most vegetables today have already been genetically modifed over the years, however their should be clear regulations around what genetic modifications can be done and how it is tested for short term and long term safety
@HippopiJ2yrs2Y
Yes, but only after rigorous testing to ensure environmental safety and regulated for human consumption.
@93JNG3T2yrs2Y
No the Lord created food not man
@93FPNVW2yrs2Y
No food should not be genetically modified.
@934QDXS2yrs2Y
No God created all things not man
@9353BBF2yrs2Y
Yes; where safe and environmentally friendly to do so, the use of, labelled, genetically engineered crops and foods should be permitted.
Yes as long as they are modified to be 100% safe and it is labelled so customers are aware of risks
@92SFTTQ2yrs2Y
No The Lord made food not man
Yes if risks of cross crop contamination is eliminated
@92HRDBS2yrs2Y
No the Lord created everything not man
@92F7GSZ2yrs2Y
Yes but in general food warnings/labels and government checks on compliance need to be increased
Yes, but producers shall not be allowed to patent seeds AND foods that are genetically modified must be labelled
Meats like vegan meat yes, other items no
@8RKKPZP3yrs3Y
Yes, but greater regulation is required
@8QWKK2J3yrs3Y
Yes but must be incredibly regulated and health checked but I would prefer non modified food.
@8PD787J3yrs3Y
Yes, particularly if they have reduced environmental impacts, less resource intensive and have higher yields
@8M853JB3yrs3Y
Yes but heavy regulations including labelling and the inability to patent the seeds
@8D2H6GM4yrs4Y
Eat whatever. Everything is gonna die in the end anyways.
@8C96Q6Q4yrs4Y
Yes, but make sure people know how it was made
@8WXSCXZLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Yes, but the government should incentivise business's not to create them.
@8MDQD4JLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes, the benefits far outweigh the cons
@8GKH5Z23yrs3Y
No, but we should invest significantly more in research about genetically engineered foods and crops.
Yes, but have more labelling and regulation and funding to make sure environmental and impact to humans are known
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