Improving the Agricultural Ecosystem

The video discusses a company's efforts to develop drought-resistant wheat and soy, highlighting the role of technology in improving agricultural productivity. It addresses the challenges and progress in gaining consumer acceptance for GMO wheat, emphasizing the shift in perception towards GMOs engineered for better resilience and nutrition. The video also covers the global acceptance of GMO crops, including approvals in Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, the US, and China, and the implications for commercialization.

What is the average yield increase achieved by the company's technology in adverse weather conditions?

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

What is a major concern consumers have about genetically modified foods?

• Lack of availability

• Use of synthetic chemicals

• Increased cost

• Poor taste

In which countries has GMO wheat been approved for human consumption?

• United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, New Zealand

• Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United States

• Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, United States

• China, India, Australia, United States

Why is gaining approval in China significant for the company's drought-tolerant soy?

• China is the largest consumer of soybeans from Latin America

• China is a major producer of soy

• China has strict GMO regulations

• China offers subsidies for GMO crops

What is the main focus of the company's GMO advancements for the future?

• Reducing production costs

• Enhancing flavor profiles

• Improving resilience to adverse weather

• Increasing shelf life