When planting their crops, farmers often worry about three things that can hinder a good yield: insects, weeds and weather. Most GMO crops grown worldwide today address problems caused by insects or weeds (although some GMOs are currently being tested for improved nutrition). 

When it comes to insects, there are genetically modified plants that can only repel very specific types of insects that feed on it. In some crops this has significantly reduced the need for pesticide application. Other GM crops have been developed to be resistant to certain herbicides, making weed control easier and less expensive.

Today, it is farmers and agricultural companies that directly benefit from GMOs. As consumers, we probably do not directly benefit ourselves by taking the product off the shelf (this may change in the future if the nutritional properties of the plants are improved). 

However, many GM crops have secondary benefits that shoppers may not realize by looking at items in the aisle, such as: lower cost, less soil erosion (since tillage is not necessary for weed control), less pesticide application, and more.

However, plants are not the only types of GMOs we use. GMOs are also used to produce many drugs and vaccines that help treat or prevent diseases. Before GMOs, many common drugs had to be obtained from blood donors, animal parts, and even cadavers. 

These drugs had a number of problems, such as the risk of disease transmission, inconsistent quality, and unreliable supply. GMO drugs are more consistent and do not carry the same risk of contamination.

Do not hesitate to contact our expert team for detailed information about GMO Free and NON GMO certification or to apply for certification.