Mankind has been discovering innovative ways to grow food since the dawning of agriculture; gene editing is the next frontier in this long history of developing and advancing innovative breeding techniques. Scientists and breeders are still in the early stages of gene editing, but this technology holds great promise in improving crop productivity and resilience, […]
Gene-editing is a type of genetic modification through which scientists make precise changes in an organism’s DNA. Changes of the DNA are more targeted and controlled compared to what is known as GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). This facilitates a plethora of applications allowing for different benefits, particularly for food products. Benefits include improving the nutritional […]
Emerging gene-editing technology can increase the nutrition of foods, help foods stay fresh longer, reduce plant and animal diseases and minimize environmental impact. Despite these benefits to consumers, farmers, and the environment, this technology is being met with mixed reactions from consumers. Most consumers simply do not have enough information or understanding to have an […]
When I look out on my farm in Georgia, I am amazed at how far we have come in just a few generations and, what’s more, the advances we have made to reduce our environmental footprint. I have seen firsthand how innovation has changed modern farming, helping us grow crops more safely and sustainably. That’s […]
Farmers are under more pressure than ever to do more with less, while meeting consumer demands for more varieties of affordable, nutritious, convenient and sustainably grown food. At the same time, today’s food production systems face unprecedented environmental pressures – from a changing climate and rapidly evolving pests and diseases – to a global pandemic […]
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Innovation is the Key to Sustainable Food Production
/in Gene Editing /by Gloria Story DittusFood security is once again in the spotlight. With a rise in conflict, displacement, climate disasters, and a global pandemic that has spread across the world, hunger is on the rise again after years of progress in the global fight. Our food production has also been challenged. Farmers and ranchers continue to face difficulties resulting […]