Tag: Monsanto

As of 2018, four major agrochemical and seed companies dominated the markets for genetically engineered crops, highlighting a significant and controversial topic associated with genetically modified food: the consolidation of power in the agricultural sector. This dominance raises serious ethical and economic questions regarding control over the global food supply.

In the United States, over 90% of maize, cotton, and soy are grown from genetically modified (GM) seeds, yet significant controversy surrounds this technology. For many critics, this prevalence is a primary reason why we should ban genetically modified food due to growing concerns about safety and sustainability.