Congratulations on being so selective. The other side of the coin is that if agriculture reverted to the techniques and chemical regime of many decades ago the population would inevitably shrink.
That is fine for the winners, not so good for the losers - although they could probably be recycled as fertilizer.

Once upon a time DDT was regarded as the best thing since sliced bread.
I believe Rachel Carson demolished that illusion.
Better hope genetically modified food does not exhibit similar unwelcome traits as time goes by.

Advances in any field progress in fits and starts, both forward and backward.
You, of all people, should appreciate this, being a well Edu........