How do you see genetically modified foods?

Corn, cotton, soybeans...a contrast picture, some intact, some infected with pests, which is the difference between genetically modified crops and non-transgenic crops. On the evening of March 23rd, experts and scholars of the AFBF delegation held a civil dialogue with teachers and students on "the impact of agricultural biotechnology in the public's mind" at China Agricultural University. Mr. Bob Stallman, president of the alliance, took photos and In the form of data, it has repeatedly proved that biotechnology is not only safe, but also can increase crop yields and bring lasting benefits to the environment. Agricultural genetically modified organisms are plants, animals, micro-organisms and their products that use genetic engineering techniques to change the composition of the genome and are used in agricultural production or in the processing of agricultural products to benefit people. The chairman of the coalition, Mr. Bob Stallman, introduced the current and potential impacts of crop biotechnology on agriculture in the United States and other countries, and linked it to the specific conditions of China’s agriculture for analysis. The Farm Bureau of the United States is currently the largest farm organization in the United States. It has branches in 50 states and Puerto Rico and has 5 million members. These representatives are both farmers and producers. They believe that agricultural biotechnology, although there have been many communications between scientists and government agencies, almost no information is specifically targeted at farmers and consumers. Therefore, they stated the personal views of American farmers on agricultural biotechnology. Chairman Bob Stallman said that in the United States, more crops use genetically modified technology and crop yields have increased. When Bob first introduced the GM soybeans that began selling in the United States in 1992, it attracted everyone's attention. Because, every year China must import a certain amount of GM soybeans in the United States. This is related to the interests of everyone. “However, GM soybeans are the most produced in the United States, but Americans do not eat them. It is said that 80% of the US GM soybeans are used as feed. What is the reason?” For this question from this reporter, Mr. Bob Stallman It is attributed to "a habit of Americans." He explained this way: “Although US GM soybeans are mainly used as raw materials, in other foods such as margarine, the use of genetically modified soybeans accounts for 50% of the total. Consumers also buy these foods from stores. Currently, the world No one person has recorded a record of injury to humans because of the consumption of genetically modified foods.” In the United States, GM soybean production accounts for 80%, Brazil 60%, and Argentina 80%. Bob Stallman said this is because it reduces costs, is safe and reliable, and is good for consumers. Anti-virus transgenic crops can also reduce the content of crop viruses. In this regard, in the United States, developers are producing foods that consumers prefer. That being the case, why is there still 20% of non-genetically modified soybean production in the United States? What is the difference between 20% and 80%%? What about the income of non-GM soybeans? In response to this question from CCTV-7 reporter Cao Zhi, the chairman of the Indiana Farm Bureau, Don Villwock, replied: In the United States, there are many weeds in the field of genetically modified soybeans, and the genes of genetically modified soybeans contain herbicide-tolerant herbicides. Herbicide dosage can be reduced and costs can be reduced. In the field of non-genetically modified soybeans, weeds are generally not much. The non-genetically modified soybeans are mainly for special market demand. DonVillwock has operated a 2,000-acre farm in Indiana so far. It mainly grows soybeans for corn and popcorn. He believes that the cost of seeds for genetically modified crops is high, and some farmers do not think about economically. However, there are also such phenomena. When they see that the GM crop can bring him benefits, he will plant it. As for the issue of income, from the narrow perspective, farmers can benefit. In a broad sense, it can benefit people. The chairman of the alliance, Mr. Bob Stallman, also serves on the Advisory Committee on Agricultural Policy of the United States. Often provides information and advice on trade negotiations for U.S. agriculture ministers and trade representatives. He is also a member of the International Economic Policy Advisory Council and the US State Department’s Advisory Group on International Economic Issues. He said that the U.S. government approved the safety testing of genetically modified technology. Therefore, consumers in the United States trust the government. In the United States, commercialized production has strict approval monitoring systems. For US consumers, regulations are based on scientific tests. This is the basis for building confidence in the government. The psychology when they buy food is that if they are good, they are willing to give it a try. This sense of confidence is also a trust in science. In this regard, Bob Stallman particularly emphasized the influence of policy formulation on products. People’s Daily reporter Jiang Jianke questioned U.S. experts about the resistance that GM crops have encountered in Europe. They replied that they were mainly from the propaganda of non-governmental organizations and organizations in the media, not from a scientific point of view, but from a philosophical point of view. The purpose of scientific and technological research is to provide food with more confidence. Bob said there is another reason that Europe's monitoring of genetically modified foods is not satisfactory. Consumers do not trust the government. However, there are also many experiments in Europe that have proven that genetically modified crops are safer to some extent than ordinary crops. Steve Kouplen, chairman of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, attributed another reason why the EU boycotted GM foods to trade barriers. "I can't get into your product. You can't enter my product. Just like Chinese juice enters the American market, Americans will say that yours is not suitable for our production environment." Some of China's GM technology research results have reached the international level. Advanced level. But what really translates into productivity is insect-resistant cotton. At present there are more than 30 million mu. However, China has been adopting a prudent approach. Not only has the Regulations for the Administration of the Safety of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms been formulated, scientists and technicians have also conducted environmental release studies and safety evaluations. Bob Stallman believes that China is a huge market for American farmers and agricultural products, and he hopes to benefit Chinese farmers through agricultural biotechnology. Dr. Sun Qixin, Vice President of China Agricultural University, said that although there are still different views on the safety of genetically modified technology, the exchange of information brought by the delegation of the US Farm Bureau gave us a better understanding of the production and consumption of genetically modified crops in the United States and the United States. People's attitudes and opinions on genetic modification. In fact, while people are still unable to fully understand a new technology, it is inevitable that there will be doubts. This is also a normal phenomenon. The key question is whether the use of new technologies has side effects. Will the promotion of genetically modified technology be monopolized by a number of multinational giants? Can farmers' control of agricultural production be eroded by some multinational companies that have genetically modified technology? This is what we need to think about.