Question

use the information to develop an argument in support of reducing use of chemicals to enhance plant growth.

Answer 1

Answer:

Three major arguments are given by the opponents of organic farming/agriculture, these are:

1. not sufficient organic inputs are available

2. yield level goes down with organic systems or is not comparable to chemical farming

3. Plants can't differentiate between the sources of nutrients i.e organic or inorganic.

Answer 2

Opponents of organic farming/agriculture make three main arguments:

1. There are insufficient organic inputs.
2. Organic agricultural yields are lower or non-comparable to chemical farming.
3. Plants are unable to distinguish between organic and inorganic nutrition sources.

Do you agree or disagree with the points presented? Only respond if you have at least five years of experience in organic farming or agriculture. Organic agriculture, in my simple definition, is the efficient use or recycling of mostly local resources (flora, fauna, soil, water, and society) while adhering to all ecological principles and avoiding the use of synthetic chemicals. Leave certified organic farming out of the equation.

Explanation:

1. There is an adequate supply of organic materials; photosynthesis controls net primary productivity.
2. When converting from high-input systems, yields frequently drop, whereas when converting from low-input systems, yields often rise. In farming, there are numerous ways to influence yields, and this is not a significant barrier for organic farming. Furthermore, overproduction is the world's main challenge for farmers.
3. Most nutrients are mediated by microbes, which are influenced by the form in which nutrients are found.

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