Genome engineering and how our agricultural system actually functions. Next step is to have an in-depth understanding of the entire value chain of agriculture.
Most discussion I see around this topic lacks nuance which exists at every step of the value chain.
One example is the dichotomous nature of regenerative agriculture and GM crops. The average person generally takes a very argumentative position on this one, when in reality the two are not mutually exclusive.
Another example is how the industry operates in terms of corporate influence, academia, and allocation of funding. Which leads to the discussion of subsidies, staple crops, livestock feed, GHG emissions, and how to realistically transition to a more sustainable system. When folks talk about GHG mitigation, they often get it wrong. There is some great literature available on this topic in Nature Food Journal.
But in general, I wish people wouldn't reduce the topic to a wedge issue. Having a firm understanding of the entire system and its nuance is the only way to come up viable solutions.
I'm happy to try and answer any specific questions that may come to mind.
