... adequate testing having been done to satisfy public health concerns. The European Union has imposed a de facto moratorium on the planting of genetically engineered crops for the reasons that genetic pollution is feared and that the effects on human health are unknown. A first health concern regarding GM foods is that they could cause allergic reactions. Proteins cause most allergies. Transgenic crops ... to have a longer shelf life. This definitely implicates public health. Genetically engineered crops are having a field day with the environment. The first such influence is that there i...

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... . Consumers need to better understand the background of industrial farming. The foundation of industrial agriculture is spraying chemicals in large amounts onto crops, about 850 million pounds a year (Cooper). Different types are used to combat natural problems that occur when growing food. A pesticide is defined as a substance or mixture of chemicals with the intent to prevent or destroy a pest. Each type ... not liable for any damages that occur during the operation. This leaves the farmer to deal with any violations or legal matters if a health or safety investigation is ever conducte...

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... planet as populations grow. No-till farming, meaning no ploughing is a major change in the agricultural process, since ploughing has been the standard for over 10,000 years. Ploughing facilitates pollution run-off, erosion and release of greenhouse gases. Today's ground-breaking farmers are working on ways to eliminate ploughing. The benefits of no-till farming are not only environmental, but ... will be an increase in the percentage of Earth's surface used for agriculture. Presently, that increase can be represented by the size of Greece of Nicaragua EACH year. Virtually all types of f...

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