What are the potential benefits and risks of genetic modification in agriculture?
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Genetic modification (GM) in agriculture offers potential benefits such as increased crop yields, pest resistance, and drought tolerance, which can help address food security challenges and reduce agricultural inputs such as pesticides and water. However, GM crops also raise concerns about environmental sustainability, biodiversity loss, and potential health risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). For example, the use of herbicide-resistant GM crops has led to the emergence of herbicide-resistant weeds and the loss of biodiversity. Additionally, concerns about the long-term health effects of consuming GMOs and the potential for genetic contamination of non-GM crops pose challenges to the widespread adoption of genetic modification in agriculture.