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Genetically modified foods and farming
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Genetically Modified Foods and Farming. Most of the crops grown in the United Kingdom originated from distant parts of the world. For example, Wheat first came from the Middle East over 3000 years ago and potatoes started in South Africa in the 16th century. Over time foods have been crossed to produce variety, improved and varied flavour and resistance to some diseases. By changing the crop slightly it has allowed farmers to farm in different conditions. More crop yield per hectare has therefore been produce because of fertilisers and herbicides which help gain the correct conditions for the crop allowing it to been grown all over the world. However this has reduced wildlife due to the removal of woodlands and hedgerows to make room for the crop. Over time the awareness and knowledge of the environment has grown and projects to maximise the yield but minimise the environment destruction have been put...
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