Biotechnology has improved the quality of food, feed, and fiber, and it often lowers production costs and provides for a safer farm environment.... Faster Growth In the countries with short growing seasons genetic modification of organism brings another opportunity. ... More Nutritious Food Genetically engineers can enrich plants and animals to produce biggest amounts of essential vitamins and minerals. ... It is easy to check the influence in the short period of time. ... From the other hand this changing might be toxic to beneficial insects, with effects on animals further up the food chain....

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With the use of patented GM seeds becoming more common, we need to further develop the necessary research in order to better understand all of these benefits and risks in terms of short and long term effects, so that we can make the most informed decisions for the environment and for ourselves. ... Recently in 2012, Mid-western farms were plagued by severe droughts that created many difficulties and put strains on the agricultural industry. ...

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The product in question Soya Was found to have serious effects on animals that it was tested on. ... "lead to health problems in animals including altering sexual development of fetuses and causing thyroid disorders."" ... Doerge said: 'They are exposing their children to chemicals which we know have adverse effects in animals. ...

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