Genetically Modified rganism in Africa在非洲，转基因.pptVIP

Genetically Modified Organism in Africa Kyle Mark Marwan Erik Can genetically modified crops lead to a sustainable Africa? GMOs Alter genetic make up Target specific traits (resistance to insects, increased nutrients etc…) Interdependence GMOs produce higher yields.But higher yields are useless without better distribution. Better distribution produces less poverty.But better distribution is useless without higher yields. Cost of GMOs Time and Money Possibility of failure Unknown Consequences (genetic erosion loss of biodiversity) Problems Increased reliance on aid Short Term -Producers: Profits from selling GM crops-Consumers: Higher yields, more sustainable crops Long Term -Producers: need to help implement an infrastructure to support an agriculture industry-Consumers: need to use GM crops to stimulate economic growth Resistance in Europe and Japan European Union Ban on U.S. rice Labels on GM food Long term effects? European Farmers Other Problems in Africa AIDS (40 million + living w/ AIDS) Rapid Population Growth (triple by 2050) Political Conflict Simply throwing GMOs at a complex problem is a waste of resources. Mutual Benefit Producers + Consumers = Producers and consumers need to work together to mutually benefit. United States producers of GM crops are one of the largest beneficiaries to the increased production of GM crops. Monsanto is a company that provides GM crops and seeds to consumers. They posted record-profits in the first fiscal quarter of 2007. Monsantos first-quarter sales rose 10% to $1.54 billion, topping estimates of $1.53 billion Large Industry + + = $65 billion annual revenue -US-GMO Companies are in a unique position. Reclaim the prowess of the American corporate world. Facilitate in new technological innovations that will: a. revolutionize the agriculture industry b. end worldwide hunger and poverty Take Aways Hunger not only problem of Africa Addressing only