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Can organic agriculture be able to feed the world?
Latest research in Nature: 100\% organic is possible, but 50\% might be better. The authors concluded that a 100\% conversion to organic is theoretically possible if combined with less food waste, less animal feed production (now 69\% of agriculture) and therefore less meat consumption.
Can organic food production would be sufficient to feed the growing population?
The study shows that organic farming could produce enough food without needing more land if we eat less meat and dairy products, use less concentrated feed in livestock farming and reduce food waste. …
Does GMO benefit farmers?
Some benefits of genetic engineering in agriculture are increased crop yields, reduced costs for food or drug production, reduced need for pesticides, enhanced nutrient composition and food quality, resistance to pests and disease, greater food security, and medical benefits to the world’s growing population.
Are pesticides necessary to feed the world?
“Pesticides, which have been aggressively promoted, are a global human rights concern, and their use can have very detrimental consequences on the enjoyment of the right to food.”
Are GMOs better than organic?
Whether a food is produced through organic, conventional or bioengineered (GMO) agriculture, they are equally nutritious and healthful. The U.S. Department of Agriculture strictly regulates all methods of farming, so foods produced are safe to eat and nutrient-rich.
Why would a farmer want to use a GMO?
Many farmers choose to grow GM crops because they are bred to achieve benefits such as resistance to certain insects and diseases, herbicide-tolerance or enhanced nutritional value. For instance, the Sawyers use canola that is genetically modified to be herbicide tolerant.
What are the benefits of using organic pesticides?
Natural pesticides have many advantages over synthetic ones and may be more cost-effective as a whole, considering the environmental cost of chemical alternatives. Natural pesticides are biodegradable, barely leave residues in the soil and are less likely to harm humans or animals.
Can organic farming feed the world after all?
A Europe-based research team made headlines last week with its conclusion that organic farming can feed the world after all. However, few people took the time to read the small print in their paper, which shows that the researchers’ conclusion depends on several highly questionable assumptions.
Are GMOs a strawman argument?
It’s a strawman argument, however. No scientist claims that GMOs by themselves can ‘feed the world’. GMOs have been shown to increase crop yields over both conventional and organic agriculture and use less synthetic chemical inputs than non-GMO conventional farming.
Will GMOs feed the world by themselves?
No, they will not “feed the world” by themselves, as GMO critics disingenuously claim.
Is organic agriculture sustainable?
They have written articles for science journals and other publications saying that organic agriculture is not sustainable and produces yields that are significantly lower than conventional agriculture.