It may seem "unnatural" to consider the science of food production. However, it is hard to find any food that we eat to be considered natural in the 21st century. The advantages of using this technology can be seen worldwide. Genetically selecting certain traits in food crops would increase yield. This would feed people around the world who don't have access to healthy food. The human population is only increasing, and so will the food demand. Many food crops are genetically engineered to reduce the need to use pesticides and are tolerant to herbicides, such as Roundup®. Aside from increasing food production, this also decreases the price because it makes crop resistant to disease which in turn leaves less bad crops. Also, in developing countries where starvation is high, reducing the need for pesticides allows farmers to produce healthier crops without so many harmful chemicals. .
According to David Zilberman from The Berkeley Blog, "Studies show that GM varieties of cotton and corn in developing countries increased per acre yield by more than 50%, and GMOs contributed significantly to the more than doubling of the production of soybeans." Because GM crops are resistant to diseases, they are able to flourish in conditions they normally wouldn't be. This can be a reliable source of food production without dependence on the Mother Nature. During times of drought, crops would be less likely to die out. Genetic engineering contributes to our ability of having whatever vegetable or animal source we need during any time of year. Also, we no longer have to visit tropical places in order to have plants such as coconut, papaya, or kiwi. There is no questioning of the quality of the GM products either since crops are selective through hybridization to be healthy and strong. This further increases the demand for plant crops since they are more readily available for lower prices and can withstand weeks on the store shelves.
