Genetically modified crops and sustainable development: navigating challenges and opportunities

The dominance of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in global agriculture is underscored by the production quantities of GM Maize and GM soybean. This review discusses the global statistics of GM crops mentioning the area of cultivation, production, and adoption rates of GM crops in detail. It relates the comprehensive overview of perception toward GM technology varying across regions, with the younger generation often displaying a preferable outlook. It highlights the environmental benefits of GM crops, explaining the decreased pesticide usage with potential health benefits, and hinting at an indirect decline in cancer occurrences. An overview of advancements in genetic tools have significantly evolved genome editing techniques in agriculture. The use of such tools in the field of agriculture shows promising effects in maintaining sustainable development goals. This review demonstrates that genetic techniques are a responsible and effective tool for generating GM crops to promote sustainable agriculture.