But on the other hand, they felt strongly enough to take a political stance. These people's very existence depends on their ability to grow the next crop. He argued that rather than taking away choices, the system can provide people with protection from pests, resistance to drought and benefits unavailable in countries where companies won't operate without patent protection. The terminator issue Terminator is a new genetic technology designed to render the seeds of crops sterile. It was invented to block farmers from saving seeds, ensuring that they buy the genetically engineered varieties companies are creating.
Proponents say the program makes good business sense.
Farmers no longer can use seeds for free. Opponents say the technology threatens an agricultural way of life that has existed for centuries.