Genetic manipulation is happening as we speak! (cough)Monsanto
Pity our poor food chain, not to mention the poor farmers ..
Ha! Farmers have been into genetic manipulation for a long time already. How do you think they stay in such a competitive business?
Just because you don't know about it doesn't mean it isn't happening. How delusional are you?
Even back in the 70s farmers were using genetically enhanced feeds. I know because I loaded the feeders with it. LOL, Some people think they have it all figured out.
Just driving down the road you can read the signs which state the fact in plain lettering. I know because I had to place those signs on many fields.
Granted there are some genetic products that are suspect but your farmers are not apt to gamble their livelihood on a test unless there is sufficient compensation to cover all possible expenses lost.
We didn't use a product that was not a sure-fire win. We couldn't afford to take the chance with our income. I was farming in the 70s but I doubt it has changed much when it comes to the bottom line. The bottom line is what determines if you have a next season. Just think about it for a second. Why back something that is not a sure thing?
Monsanto, now that's a different scenario. Monsanto is in a position to take a chance. They have the money to assure no loss is incurred. Most farmers will not support Monsanto. Those that do are in financial hardship to begin with. Monsanto is a silver penny resource that you use when you can't make it on your own. Its not a genetic agenda but more of a power struggle thing. Monsanto doesn't give a crap about you. Their focus is on their bottom line. The Frankenstein of genetic engineering. Its about the money not about the science.