Genetically modified food or crops are plants that have been modified using genetic engineering techniques. Examples of GMOs include adding genes to certain crops to make them immune to insects or environmental conditions. Proponents of a GMO ban argue that their existence might have unintended effects on agricultural ecosystems including bees and other animals which depend on native crops for their survival. Opponents of a ban argue that the development GMOs has resulted in cheaper food being produced more quickly, in greater quantities, and with less calories and fat.
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Response rates from 238 Portobello voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
48% Yes |
32% No |
15% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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5% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 238 Portobello voters.
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Unique answers from Portobello voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZHHRQC2wks2W
Yes, provided there are government regulations for how crops and foods can be modified, along with labelling of modified foods that includes how and why the specific foods in question have been modified.
@9ZCTZV63wks3W
Yes, but only if the food is clearly labelled as a gmo, when it's nutrient value and overall quality is at least as beneficial as its non altered counterpart, and when it has been proven that the specific alteration will cause no harm to us.
@9K69C729mos9MO
no i dont support this as GMO crops and foods have MRNa and turbo cancers that are desinged specifically for population redution
@9HBTP3F12mos12MO
Only for cisgenic breeding or those which could have been accomplished through conventional methods.
@9H76M6G1yr1Y
In terms of helping people who struggle with the intake of certain foods and vitamins and stuff, yes. Both be nice to nature and don't replace everything
@9C56XKQ2yrs2Y
@9BZBGT92yrs2Y
Yes but only where organic alternatives (such as meat) cannot be produced at a sustainable level. In this case labelling of these foods needs to be mandated, as well as a limit to the additives etc being included in the product.
@989GK7F2yrs2Y
No but we need to support our farmers more
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