1. GM methods of agriculture would seem to offer the farmer a means of killing pests that create crop damage. It proves to have temporary effect but long term risks have not been fully monitored as yet to demonstrate its value.
2. If all farmers are persuaded to put into practice the GM methods and philosophy, it will create a great uniformity in food production to offer greater volume even at the cost of quality nutrition and so satisfy the world need to relieve hunger.
3. Although it is not possible to target only the one pest species, the fact that the main culprit in each crop can be effected is a consideration that some people accept and other ‘good’ insects in the ecological system may be sacrificed.
4. It will require ongoing experimentation with the genetic engineering to find a way of protecting our bees, including the dozens of native bees in Australia and elsewhere, so that pollination is not diminished to affect crop maturity. Scientists are already aware of beekeepers’ concerns as well as the farmers’.
5. The most evident demonstration of the value of GM food production is in the appearance of clean, undamaged fruits, vegetables and grain that has great aesthetic appeal for consumers. This is equalled by the storekeeper’s benefit with produce that has its shelf life sometimes doubled.
6. A uniform system of agriculture heralding a revolution in food production has a great potential in spite of many drawbacks. As yet the lines have not been drawn to enable consumers to make their choice. However because of the immense importance of food and its value in sustaining us and energizing us, the point of public choice will be destined to occur whether in conjunction with the scientists comments, or independent of them as people refer to their common sense and allow caution in interfering in the natural order of life on the planet.

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