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I think they're more talking about seed supply than herbicides. But it's usually a combo deal depending on what you're doing.
You can sell organic for about 5-10% more, but your yield is typically 15-20% less than non organic, and it's more labour intensive.
Organic growing is really a niche subsector of agriculture which doesn't really thrive at a larger scale, but it's a decent option for people with smaller plots of land.
Right, but you don't need a contract with Monsanto to get seeds if you're not going to use chemicals. Monsanto holds the patent for Roundup resistant plants, which is why they can completely control all of the seeds. If you're not using chemicals or that GMO variant, then you don't need Monsanto at all.
They sell a lot more than just their round up ready seeds, they also have a lot of GMO for things like drought tolerance and some that can release a pesticide like protein. They also own/supply a lot of the organic/heirloom subsidiaries that people believe to be competition.
It's actually pretty hard to avoid using a product from Monsanto, there's actually websites that have list you can cross reference to avoid it if possible.
TIL. Thanks for sharing
Np, really the only reason I know about it is because the side of my family that farms constantly talks about it.
Monsanto doesn't exist anymore. It was purchased by Bayer in an all cash deal
Bayer of course is worse