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What About GMOs
One of the most controversial issues in contemporary agriculture industry is genetically modified foods. Proponents view vast possibilities as to what foods we can create, bounded only by technology. Some believe that this would provide the answer to world hunger, and some [|altered species] have already been introduced in developing countries. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been shunned from the organic community based on the precautionary principle. We have no idea of the consequences of introducing altered organisms and their interaction with the environment, and the results could be catastrophic. Soil quality, one of the most important factors in agriculture, can be sustained at a healthy level through organic practices. Crop rotation and natural fertilizers provide the proper ratio of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, and organic matter, which can often be destroyed through the use of chemicals. One of the main problems associated with organic farming is the lack of universal standards to regulate what should be declared organic. Countries must develop their certification criteria and with globalized food markets, it is very difficult to be certain that products are wholly organic. Large-scale operations have begun capitalizing on the organic label, threatening smaller-scale farms and defying what is commonly thought to be the true ideals of organic farming. This can also be attributed to disparities between the legal definition of “organic” and what is commonly known to be organic. Lobbyists can convince governments to amend policies regarding organic farming in their favour. By doing this, some companies are allowed to legally call their products organic, even if they haven’t used true organic methods. Some farms even aim to be self-sufficient, producing their own compost, feed for their livestock, and manure from their livestock. This plays into a school of farming called biodynamics. Although the science behind biodynamic farming has been characterized as dubious (it sometimes associates itself with astrology and other mystical beliefs), the practice itself is very sustainable. As the certification for a true biodynamic farm is much more stringent than for organic farming, it remains true to its core values of self-sufficiency and zero industrial intervention. Organic farming is a much lower-impact practice than industrial farming. Greenhouse gas emissions are considerably reduced, food is more nutritional, and ecosystems and humans are much healthier. Considering it is a more natural way to feed ourselves, it is only a matter of time before organic farming becomes conventional farming.