10 Myths About Genetically Modified Organism (GMOs)
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page 0 · 31 posts · 25 participants
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This page is a heated debate thread where Nigerian farmers and netizens discuss the safety and ethics of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The discussion is dominated by strong skepticism, with many users labeling GMOs as 'poison' or part of a corporate conspiracy involving Bill Gates, while a minority defend them as necessary for global food security and yield stability. The conversation frequently conflates GMOs with broader issues of food security, pesticide use, and external threats like insecurity.
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“Stop promoting death. Breeding without extraction is OK...that's hybrid. Like a black and white sleep together and produce a kid with both genes. That's naturally made.”
“We in Africa have natural seeds, land, rain and sun to produce natural foods that are genetically aligned to the human body from time immemorial.”
Unclassified: The thread contains significant conspiracy theories linking GMOs to cancer, weather manipulation, and government plots to eradicate organic farming, alongside practical agricultural advice regarding seed varieties like OPV and foundation maize.
page 1 · 30 posts · 26 participants
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This page is a heated debate regarding the safety, definition, and conspiracy theories surrounding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria. Users clash over whether common crops like maize and tomatoes are GMOs or hybrids, with accusations of corporate monopolies and health risks mixed with calls for scientific literacy.
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citing biotechnology degreeciting specific book titledistinguishing between hybrid and GMO terminologyreferencing government projects (TELA maize)
“Nigerians are not left out na. All broilers are GMO, all tin tomatoes are made with GMO, sweet corn? Cornflakes? Goldenmorn? Most plantain, banana, apples, grapes are all GMO”
“GMO is a business not a solution to any farmer out there. The aim is control. Imagine farmers unable to but GMO seeds or having money to buy but have to wait for modifier to manufacture and supply.”
“The main issue is the companies trying to monopolize certain breed and trademark certain varieties so that no one but them is allowed to plant it. That's foul.”
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page 2 · 31 posts · 24 participants
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This page is a discussion thread centered around a reposted article titled '10 Myths About Genetically Modified Organism (GMOs)'. The conversation quickly devolves into a polarized debate where some users express strong anti-GMO sentiments citing health risks, conspiracy theories, and spiritual arguments, while others defend GMOs as a necessary solution to Nigeria's severe food insecurity and land ownership challenges. The thread features no commercial intent, no coordination attempts, and very low engagement metrics.
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citing academic degreesreferencing university backgroundciting statistics on land ownership and population
“They have paid influencers to start promoting GMOs in Nigeria.. If GMOs are not bad, why are they banned in most European nations?..”
“Get real - Nigerians cannot produce enough food to feed the nation. There is acute food scarcity and hunger with a never-before-seen hyperinflation.”
“Only 25% of men in Nigeria own lands, and only 4% of women, so what are the others (majority) going to do?”
page 3 · 16 posts · 13 participants
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This page is a heated debate where users react to a reposted article about GMOs, largely dismissing genetic modification as a corporate conspiracy or 'poison' while advocating for indigenous seeds and natural farming. The discussion focuses on the dangers of foreign interventions, the high cost of commercial seeds compared to heritage varieties, and the alleged link between GMOs and disease, rather than practical agricultural production or trade.
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“When you are sponsored to market deadly poison to your fellow people, that will systematically turn you to real slaves because you cannot eat food without the approval of of criminal foreigner disguising as investors who come to help you feed your self.”
“You must have been paid to cook this GMO balderdash. If not, how can you poison your own people for free?”
“I am a farmer, and I can tell you that you can not successfully cultivate seeds these days without spraying chemicals if you dont know about natural farming.”
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This page is a discussion thread reacting to an article titled '10 Myths About Genetically Modified Organism (GMOs)'. The conversation is dominated by conspiracy theories, anti-GMO sentiment, and ideological arguments rather than practical agricultural farming activities. While one user identifies as an agricultural economist, the thread lacks specific farming problems, trade details, or coordination efforts typical of the Nairaland Agriculture section.
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citing professional title (agricultural economist)
“Money isn't everything and stop skipping your medications, otherwise you'll just run mad completely.”
“All these deceitful and evil sponsored posts by your evil puppeteers have been uncovered.”
“If gmo was good and is as old as time, why are all these countries banning gmo?”
Unclassified: The thread is a debate on GMO safety and conspiracy theories rather than a discussion of farming inputs, market prices, or production challenges.
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This page is a single promotional bump post by the author 'Konquest' intended to revive an older thread about GMO myths. There is no original discussion, agricultural advice, or trading activity, as the only content is a request to bump the thread.