- BEIJING (AFP) – Genetically modified rice has been spreading illegally for years in China, officials have admitted, triggering a debate on a sensitive aspect of the food security plan in the world's most populous nation.
- Backers of GM rice argue that it is more drought-resistant, offers better yield, and -- in the case of the variety containing the Bt gene -- allows pesticide use to be dramatically cut.
Thankfully, i think the problem in 1 will not occur in Singapore as the rules here are very strict, hence imported foods have to go through stringent tests. However, there are always loopholes/human errors which are hard to avoid. This brings me to another articles on: HSA taking proactive measures to test health products from Taiwan for DEHP - http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1133767/1/.html
As for point 2, i think its good to have GM rice as we will not have to worry about rice shortage or inflation during bad season. Pesticides use will also be cut which is good to us. In fact, i think it may be better to have GM vegetable as currently, pesticide use is common in veg and sometimes cooked veg will still have the chemical/pesticide taste.
However, this issue is a very controversial topic due to its advantages and disadvantages. Hence, i think till now, i still do not have a specific stand as to whether to support or to oppose GM foods.
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