A very interesting and well-researched article. Only that it bashes biotech companies mercilessly. I am a great proponent of new technologies to enhance food security in the world. I see a lot of opportunities, for example in agricultural biotechnology. Like it or not genetically modified crops have their own supporters. I have just been reading a report that shows more and more farmers are choosing to plant genetically modified crops. With all due respect to those who believe that genetically modified foods should not be eaten at all, I think there's a good reason why thousands, if not millions, of farmers are growing these crops.

I'm a person who doesn't believe that genetically modified foods hold the key to food security. But they have an important role to play. The same applies to organic foods. Those who want to grow organic crops should not be dissuaded from doing so. Genetically modified crops and their organic counterparts can go a long way in alleviating food shortages in the world.

There's one thing that lacks in all criticism toward genetically modified foods. Critics don't point out possible areas of improvement to make these foods more acceptable to consumers. They want them to be phased from the face of the earth. I find this really ridiculous. Technology will play a pivotal role in ensuring there's food for all. There is no more land for cultivation. The world is experiencing the worst population explosion in many years. These people need to be fed. I bet they will not be fed well if we only rely on traditional farming methods. Hitherto arid land needs to be reclaimed. And because water shortage is another threat facing the world, we need crops that can withstand drought. We need crops that can yield more.

It's fashionable to bash Monsanto, Bayer, DuPont, BASF, Syngenta and other biotech companies. Such criticism will only be useful if it's objective and appreciate an important role these companies play in the field of agriculture.