Populations in developing nations are rapidly growing, people now believe that we should turn to genetically modified crops to increase the productions of food grains. Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of this approach.

Nowadays, different techniques are used in order to increase

food

production. One of which is, genetically modified

crops

. Some believe that

this

method of producing

crops

can curb the shortage of

food

while others link

this

to several other associated risks. On one hand, genetically altered

crops

can suffice the need of the ever-growing population in countries facing a shortage of

food

.

Moreover

, they grow efficiently,

this

means that farmers can produce the same amount of

food

using less land, less water, and fewer pesticides than conventional

crops

. Many

such

crops

have been altered to be less vulnerable to insects and other pests.

This

means that farmers don't need to use as much pesticide on

crops

On the other hand

,

this

hybrid method of producing consumables can lead to the void of essential nutrition from one’s diet. It may

also

cause health issues in the later stage. As genetic engineering tends to focus more on increasing their production, prolonging their lifespan, and deterring pests, the nutritional value of some

crops

is sometimes compromised.

In addition

, there is a fear that new allergies could happen because of the mixing of genes from two organisms. And because some inserted genes come from bacteria and viruses, the possibility of transmitting disease is

also

being feared. In conclusion, genetically modified vegetation has brought many positive developments in the production of

food

into our lives that far outweigh the drawbacks.

Although

health and environmental threats are alarming, we cannot deny how much bioengineering has helped us to curb the shortage of

food

and improve trading capital with people all over the world. We should encourage

further

development of genetically modified

crops

, as well as the introduction of new techniques and safety measures that will minimize these threats.