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It's my impression that the genetically modified crops lack in taste. It's true that we can end up producing more food per acre with them but it seems that one
by yequalsx 16y ago
It's my impression that the genetically modified crops lack in taste. It's true that we can end up producing more food per acre with them but it seems that one price is on the taste. My anecdotal experience in Germany is that organic food there tastes better than organic food in the U.S. and is much better than the standard supermarket food in the U.S.
As a farmer, what are your thoughts on this? Also, I wonder if we are getting into a chemical arms race with nature. Roundup resistant weeds now exist. Now there is a new Roundup. Does the ecology suffer and us from this arms race?
- sp332 16y agoGM crops only lack taste if they are designed with other goals in mind. For example, the McGregor tomatoes are infamous for looking great, having a long shelf life, and tasting like cardboard. I think it's possible to have a high-yield crop that tastes good, if the market can convince the growers (who convince the labs) that it's important.
- yequalsx 16y agoUnfortunately in the U.S. looks matter more than taste. I guess it's the wonders of advertising. Thanks for your answer.