RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


 

Organic farming cannot feed the developing world


It is argued that without pesticides and genetically modified crops, farming is not economically viable in the developing world. 

Non-organic farming allows you to farm land that would otherwise not be farmable. Yields are high and costs are low. 

However, there is a worry that intensive farming in these countries will destroy the fertility of the land and in the long run organic farming will secure the future for sustainable farming.


Pesticides

Pesticides used in conventional farming can damage your health

Are the levels of pesticides used in conventional farming enough to damage health?