FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
FOOD WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIES
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Using GM crops can increase crop yields.
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Using GM crops can reduce use of insecticide sprays.
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Using GM crops may be able to feed more people faster.
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Using GM crops can increase pesticide resistance in pests.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Insects that eat genetically modified crops can, in some cases, start to develop a resistance to the protein that usually kills them. This is something to keep an eye on in the future as some GM technologies that work great today will become less effective as certain insects evolve resistance.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main concerns around GMOs involve allergies, cancer, and environmental issues-all of which may affect the consumer. While current research suggests few risks, more long-term research is needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the GMO crops grown today were developed to help farmers prevent crop and food loss and control weeds. The three most common traits found in GMO crops are: Resistance to certain damaging insects. Tolerance of certain herbicides used to control weeds.
Detailed explanation-4: -Overall, there has been a small net decrease in the amount of herbicide active ingredient used (−0.1%) at the global level (countries using the technology), which equates to 3 million kg less active ingredient applied to these crops than would otherwise have occurred if a conventional crop had been planted.