Farm Fresh Produce (photo by Kevin Connors, courtesy of morguefile.com)

Whether you think genetically engineered food will bring great benefits or cause great harm you’ll find passionate advocates on both sides of the issue.

Some consumers see GM food as an answer to widespread malnutrition as just one of the benefits. They argue that through genetic modification, crops can be made capable of growing in harsh conditions and providing greater nutritional value as well.

Opponents refer to it as Frankenfood, saying it’s a new technology that hasn’t been sufficiently tested for its long-term impact on human health. They say today’s food shortages aren’t the result of lack of food production; that it’s often politics that keeps food from getting to those who need it most. They fear farming with conventional seeds will be threatened with contamination by GM seeds.

This debate is being taken very seriously around the world and can be expected to continue in the media and in the courts for a long time to come.

If you’d like to read a pretty balanced story on the topic from Australia’s The Age go to: Healthy or harmful: the big debate