Originally a stigmatized practice by species such as Humans centuries ago, the practice of genetically modifying organisms that are meant for agriculture has become a common day practice as its intricacies were further understood by the public, removing the veil of mystery surrounding it that often made it such a target for those who didn't fully understand the process. This acceptance of GMOs has skyrocketed quality of life for many people, and was a large part in food scarcity being nearly wiped out on Earth in the 21st century.
Over long centuries of research, scientists have decoded the genetic building blocks guiding biological and chemical reactions that govern plant and animal growth. Using that knowledge, modified crops grow swiftly, from seedling to harvest, in a matter of days or even hours. Such modified crops require a steady supply of nutrient solution and energy. Energy is often delivered via high powered lights if the plant is modified with enhanced chlorophyll or directly via a stream of synthesized sugar molecules. Genetically modified crops are generally tailored to suit a specific species, providing the ideal nutritional balance for the intended species. The requirement for chemical pesticides has also become largely irrelevant due to such advancements, as the plants themselves can produce natural chemical pesticides within their body, safe for the consumption of sapient species meant to ingest the produce, but not so much for unwanted pests.
While most meat is simply obtained through In-Vitro means, products such as ovum, dairy, and fabric products are still often gotten through farming. As the taboos surrounding genetic augmentation evaporated, the modification of livestock quickly became a safe and easy process that allowed for farmers to extract their needed products at record efficiency. In half the time and with twice the output, livestock have been optimized to make their production of resources remarkably quick, ethically, (and in CivSpace, by law), this augmentation is kept at healthy balances for the well-being of the animal that is being farmed. Certain molecular structures and products have also been added into dairy outputs of lactating livestock such as spider silks and important medical structures, usually at concentrations of 1 part per 100.
Over long centuries of research, scientists have decoded the genetic building blocks guiding biological and chemical reactions that govern plant and animal growth. Using that knowledge, modified animal cell lines can be mass produced in factories by providing a synthetic nutrient rich blood bath to an endlessly growing slab of meat. Generally, such cell lines are modified to produce an optional nutritional value for a particular species. More advanced facilities will grow other tissues, even bone, to provide a more natural cut of meat. Factories exist to produce the cloned meat of exotic or even intelligent species, catering to every taste imaginable. Florans and other sapient predatory species often consume such cloned meat as an alternative to hunting other sentient species.