The anti-GMO narrative โ and that is what it is, a story โ has several consistent elements:. . . . GMOs are poisonous, bad for farmers, and solely promoted by companies out to make money by controlling the food source. .ย . The problem with this cartoon is that it does not comport with reality.
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[S]ome . . .ย GMOs . . .ย obviously break the anti-GMO narrative. These crops have anti-GMO activists in a panic, because they expose their lies and might just soften the public on GMOs .ย . . .The story of Bt brinjal in Bangladesh is [a]ย dramatic example. .ย . Bt brinjal (eggplant) varieties were developed by several universities.ย . . .
Seeds were given to farmers who, by many accounts, are thrilled with the results.ย . . .
Farmers growing the Bt varieties reportย a dramatic reduction in pesticide use by over 80% and virtually no crop loss to pests. The plants are healthy and productive.
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This is a disaster for the anti-GMO narrative. Monsanto is no where to be seen. .ย . There are no patents, the plants reduce pesticide use, and the farmers are happy.
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[The anti-GMO activists]ย response has been a campaign of lies and misinformation.ย . . .The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Read full, original post:ย Bt Brinjal โ Destroying the Anti-GMO Narrative
