Genetic modification Organic farming



a key characteristic of organic farming rejection of genetically engineered plants , animals. on 19 october 1998, participants @ ifoam s 12th scientific conference issued mar del plata declaration, more 600 delegates on 60 countries voted unanimously exclude use of genetically modified organisms in food production , agriculture.


although opposition use of transgenic technologies in organic farming strong, agricultural researchers luis herrera-estrella , ariel alvarez-morales continue advocate integration of transgenic technologies organic farming optimal means sustainable agriculture, particularly in developing world, author , scientist pamela ronald, views kind of biotechnology being consistent organic principles.


although gmos excluded organic farming, there concern pollen genetically modified crops increasingly penetrating organic , heirloom seed stocks, making difficult, if not impossible, keep these genomes entering organic food supply. differing regulations among countries limits availability of gmos countries, described in article on regulation of release of genetic modified organisms.








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