With a growing world population, one of the most pressing issues is that of feeding such a large number of people. Some people think that GM foods offer a viable solution to this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

With the advancement in technology, the mortality

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has dropped, resulting in the increase of the world population, which raises the issue of providing

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for everyone. It is thought by some that

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problem can be solved by genetically modifying the

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because of quick growth.

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, I strongly disagree due to health and economic concerns.

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GM foods have their advantages and mainly that it can be available throughout the year because of speedy growth as compared to traditional farming.

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, the fruits that are only available in the summers or winters now one can easily buy in any season.

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as, one can easily purchase oranges throughout the year.

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, the demerits of GM foods outweigh its benefits. Basically, the DNA structure of these foods is modified that has a harmful effect on the human race. According to researchers, it has not only increases the allergies among people, but

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they are resistant to antibiotics.

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, these foods are not good for health.

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, GM foods are a threat to the economy and the unemployment

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of a country. Most of the companies have invested heavily in the production of these foods and patent the seeds. These seeds are expensive and farmers cannot afford them,

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, big corporations controlling the market price of vegetables and fruits.

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has led farmers to abandon the farming resulting in an increase in unemployment.

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, in India, about 40% of the population is associated with farming and according to recent surveys, many have either left

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occupation or committed suicide because of GM foods.

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, these foods are negatively affecting the economy and the employment

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of a country. In conclusion,

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one can easily purchase GM

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the whole year, but it will negatively affect the health, but

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the economy and employment

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of a country.

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, I strongly disagree with the notion that GM foods are the only solution for providing

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to a large population.