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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.

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Response rates from 103k Australia voters.

52%
Yes
48%
No
37%
Yes
48%
No
13%
Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified
2%
Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

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 @9CCF8CVanswered…3yrs3Y

No GOD made food not man

 @4W5SYJ3from Queensland  answered…6yrs6Y

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.

 @4TC4JQ6from New South Wales  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but under capitalism all GM foods are exploited for competition

 @998CJHDanswered…3yrs3Y

No God made food

 @9CN2PRTanswered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @BDDTHNQanswered…1mo1MO

no God made food no man

 @BBWLVMVanswered…4mos4MO

Virtually all mass market produce is genetically engineered or modified, so this is largely irrelevant however use should be more varied to prevent entire seasons worth of crops being wiped out by one illness.

 @B9VVRJF answered…5mos5MO

Yes, But they should producers should not be able to patent seed, and they should require labeling of foods that are genetically modified

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