As the world population is increasing, we will be facing severe world hunger since the land area in finite and the resources are not infinite. The population is always multiplying and stopping this won’t be possible unless one third of the population is killed by a biological weapon, which I think was intended in the Covid-19 era. The more people there are, especially in poor countries with limited amounts of land and water, the fewer resources there are to meet basic needs. If basic needs cannot be met, development stalls and economies begin to unravel and collapse. It is claimed that genetically modified crops will be the only solution if we want to maintain the status of food resources.
I can’t say that I completely agree with this solution but if it is the only way to prevent starvation nothing else could be said, and before any of your concerns, it is NOT. It is also important to mention that there are definitely other ways to address the issue of food insecurity in addition to genetically modified crops. The problem can also be managed through other ways such sustainable agricultural techniques, minimizing food waste, and enhancing access to food for underserved areas. Any solution to such deep global problems must be considered carefully in regard to its possible advantages and risks.
There are arguments for and against the usage of genetically modified crops, and the issue of whether they would be more helpful in addressing starvation is complicated. On the one hand, genetically modified crops have the possibility of improving crop yields and improve pest and disease resistance, which could result in better food supply and food security in regions that are now experiencing a food crisis. Additionally, some crops that have received genetic modification have been developed to be more drought-tolerant, which may be crucial in areas that are prone to drought. On the other hand, there are worries about the possible dangers of genetically modified crops, including worries about their effects on the environment and human health.
On the other hand, there are worries about the possible risks of GMO crops, including worries about their effects on the environment and human health. Some individuals are concerned that genetically modified crops may have unforeseen effects, such as the generation of new allergens or the development of pests and weeds that are resistant to them. Concerns exist over the possibility for genetic contamination of non-modified crops as well as the impact of genetically modified crops on biodiversity.
Although GMO crops may help with a lot of issues, it may also cause more, which I think is the last option to consider in order to solve such problem.