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Transparency still needed when it comes to GMOs in the ag industry

A professor at Purdue University says farmers must continue to help consumers understand the benefits of technology in agriculture, like GMOs.

Peter Goldsbrough says simply explaining the science behind GMOs won’t work.

“This is more of an emotional issue,” he says. “One thing that we all need to do is engage in conversation and discussion about these issues and we need to be transparent and straightforward in explaining how this technology has been used.”

He tells Brownfield the technology IS needed and will help feed the growing population.

“We need every available technology and we need to assess whether they’re useful or not,” he says. “These GMO technologies and gene editing are things we desperately need if we’re going to continue to be able to increase food production.”

Goldsbrough spoke to Brownfield at the Indiana CCA Conference in Indianapolis.

Audio: Peter Goldsbrough, Purdue University