I think folks underestimate how much agricultural science and technology there is that doesn't fall under the very narrow categories of genetic engineering and chemical pesticides.

Modern society is built on top of the massive productivity improvements in agriculture that occurred before those were introduced, and there is plenty of room to innovate without using those methods.

GMO crops are limited[1] in Europe, yet they continue to be a leader in agricultural innovation.

[1] edited, see dragonwriter's correction