I believe that the production of Bt cotton should continue, as there are more benefits to the economy, society, and environment than risks and issues. It also has more benefits than the alternative. However, I do believe that the issue of seed piracy is a serious one for both the people who feel they need to do it and also for Monsanto.
In my opinion, the production and use of Bt cotton should only continue if something can be done about seed piracy. I believe that more test need to be done on the pirated crops, so as to see if they are producing the same results as the original Monsanto crops. If it is the case that they are the same and that no compromises on the genes' functionality and success in reducing their destruction by pests, then seed piracy should not be frowned upon or illegal, but should instead be encouraged, so that places that have already purchased the Monsanto product but cannot afford to purchase them for every new crop or farm, such as India, can still produce and benefit from this innovative GMO. However, if it turns out that the pirated seeds are not the same as the originals. I think Monsanto should do something to resolve the situation of affordability of the products, whether it be reducing the prices, or creating more factories across the world in places such as India so that they can learn how to develop the original products, which could potentially reduce the costs.
Furthermore, if seed piracy was not an issue in this situation, there are many more benefits than issues and risks of Bt cotton. There really are no risks related to the production or actual crop itself, except for increased resistance from dangerous insects and pests. However, since the benefits, such as a decreased use/need for pesticides, increased farmer incomes, and more involvement in society and independance, outweigh the risks and issues, excluding seed piracy, it would be worth it to try and find another gene or combination of genes that could be put into the Bt cotton so that bollworms and other harmful pests couldn't develop resistances to the killing chemicals.
In conclusion, due to the outstanding environmental, economic, and societal benefits of the use of Bt Cotton, and despite that fact that
some changes in regards to seed piracy and resistance development must be addressed, I believe that its production and use should continue.
In my opinion, the production and use of Bt cotton should only continue if something can be done about seed piracy. I believe that more test need to be done on the pirated crops, so as to see if they are producing the same results as the original Monsanto crops. If it is the case that they are the same and that no compromises on the genes' functionality and success in reducing their destruction by pests, then seed piracy should not be frowned upon or illegal, but should instead be encouraged, so that places that have already purchased the Monsanto product but cannot afford to purchase them for every new crop or farm, such as India, can still produce and benefit from this innovative GMO. However, if it turns out that the pirated seeds are not the same as the originals. I think Monsanto should do something to resolve the situation of affordability of the products, whether it be reducing the prices, or creating more factories across the world in places such as India so that they can learn how to develop the original products, which could potentially reduce the costs.
Furthermore, if seed piracy was not an issue in this situation, there are many more benefits than issues and risks of Bt cotton. There really are no risks related to the production or actual crop itself, except for increased resistance from dangerous insects and pests. However, since the benefits, such as a decreased use/need for pesticides, increased farmer incomes, and more involvement in society and independance, outweigh the risks and issues, excluding seed piracy, it would be worth it to try and find another gene or combination of genes that could be put into the Bt cotton so that bollworms and other harmful pests couldn't develop resistances to the killing chemicals.
In conclusion, due to the outstanding environmental, economic, and societal benefits of the use of Bt Cotton, and despite that fact that
some changes in regards to seed piracy and resistance development must be addressed, I believe that its production and use should continue.