First Argument: Climate Change
Climate change is a fact and many seed and crop companies know that. Therefore they are engineering seeds for the next decade. New varieties will replace the old plants which are not able to survive without the pre-existing weather conditions. Recently I have seen plenty of corn fields in the North of Germany being destroyed by drought or water shortages. When I asked the local people about the irrigation ditches, they told me that they have always waited for the rains. However in the last few years instead of raining what has happened is that the heat has increased. It is true that the corn plant is not native or endemic to the area, but for many years farmers have seen how sunny summers of medium temperatures along with high rainfall created a perfect combination for growing corn. However, this situation has changed and farmers dependent on crop income have been forced to look for more robust corn varieties adapted to dry land without large water needs.
Very soon the traditional seeds that have been used for plantations in the North of Germany will be replaced by new varieties that are more robust and adapted to the new climatic conditions. Those who have the tools and resources to carry out this genetic transformation of the raw material will benefit from climate change.
Second Argument: Patents On Seeds As Economic Moat
Third Argument: High Population Growth
Fourth Argument: New Meat Consumption in Developing Countries
Fifth Argument: High Demand of Vegetable Protein in Highly Developed Countries
Sixth Argument: Not Only Fruits, But Also Brands
