Submitted by tonymmorley t3_yumnfi in Futurology
heavymetalhikikomori t1_iwagsc0 wrote
Meanwhile, Monsanto genetically engineers its grain to only produce one yield so that farmers are forced to buy new seed every season.
Brendanthebomber t1_iwawsqi wrote
What capitalism does to the grain engineering process moment
IBeDumbAndSlow t1_iwav7gu wrote
Is it round up ready? So they can douse it in glyphosate?
Artanthos t1_iwc3kmc wrote
Even bigger issue with Africa and SE Asia is nutritional value.
Golden rice, which was genetically engineered for increased nutrition, is not perineal.
genshiryoku t1_iwb2afh wrote
This is misinformation spread by conspiracy theorists. All seeds sold on the open market are already intellectual property. Farmers don't collect seed manually to re-grow a crop because that isn't cost effective.
Monsanto engineered the crop on purpose to not produce seeds because it would save the farmers time and money. I should also note that monsanto seeds are more cost effective than alternatives because you can save a lot of money by not having to spray as much pesticides and use less fertilizer. Saving a lot in terms of both labor and resources. It's also better for the environment.
fallingcats_net t1_iwbkt8m wrote
Know why it isn't cost effective? Because they get sued.
[deleted] t1_iwbqai8 wrote
And because planting seeds from a hybrid gives wildly varying results, which you can't market.
Stjaertlapp t1_iwbg8lq wrote
They do around the world, but buying seeds allows farmrs to pick and choose varieties, they dont need seed handling machines and dont need silos to keep the seeds . In many places they are self maintained and do the whole process.
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