On your second point, you are basically saying 'more profit' is the reason that farmers are choosing them. I personally am not interested in farmer profit when choosing what to eat.
>I personally am not interested in farmer profit when choosing what to eat.
That's fine. You're free to buy the conventional version if that's the case. However, market pressures will likely bring down the price, which mean some of the profit/savings are passed onto you.
2. The benefits are clear: GMO foods are more cost effective, hence why farmers choose them over conventional