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The statement is true though. Without the GMOs they would certainly use higher quantity and different variety of chemicals. And they make it resistant to glyphosate so that it is unaffected, so that weeds are selectively targeted. This reduces the overall quantity and variety of pesticides needed. It's kind of a win-win for Monsanto and farmers, just a loss for the consumer/society that is exposed to tons of glyphosate because it's in absolutely everything