Maybe this is a good time to jump in on the discussion.
On our farm we grow over 100 different crops on 140 acres ,selling at 12 farmers markets and over 50 farm to table restaurants .We sign documents
stating we don't grow GMO crops.
Organic regulations state that you cannot use GMO seeds or feed animals that are fed GMO grown crops.
95% of GMO's are used in processed foods soy, corn ,wheat ,canned and frozen vegatables ,animal feeds ( cow,hog, dog , cat ,chicken ) I think you get the picture.
Most of the feed coming to Jamaica for animals is GMO so it would be hard for growers to do without it .
I have been to the farmers market in Negril many times. My guess is 90 % of those crops are local but Chinese garlic was everywhere , Canadian carrots were there too.
As were some of the potatoes . Not to say there weren't local carrots or potatoes . look for smaller crooked carrots ( native ) or more irregular shaped potatoes.
I feel better eating in Jah as there is much less processed food in our diet ,almost no beef , and more fish and chicken( We winter here in Negril)
There is so much info and discussion in society that is not true I find having these talks more often. It would be nice if we weren't fed so much bull on both sides so laypeople can eat without fear anymore. Even though I don't or need to use GMO's I believe they have there place.
There is a corn used in Africa that is drought resistant. Bill Gates group approves of this in their funding for stopping hunger
OK I will save the rest for Negril over a rum and pineapple! Can't wait !
Farmer