Some people support the development of factory farming and the
science creation of fruits and vegetables in agriculture, but others oppose to
these developments. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Last century saw intensive interaction
of science with primary sector. Starting with mechanization; followed up by
extensive use of chemical based fertilizers; then battery rearing of cattle;
and now genetic engineering, the onslaught of technology has seemed
unstoppable. Although it has been supported
by many, others are quick to deride it.
Advocates openly exalt
involvement of science in primary sector, since integration of scientific
concepts and research with primary sector have resulted in improving the output of agriculture and dairy farming. This has
helped wipe out worries about people dying of hunger, that were primary
concerns in previous centuries. One can easily say that humans have been able
to ensure enough food at last, as outputs in agricultural, and dairy activities
have soared in last few decades that has facilitated easy availability of food
at a much cheaper price.
However, there are others who
are quite cynical about the impact of use of modern technology in primary
sector. The damage caused to the ecology by extensive use of artificially
synthesized compounds in agriculture, dairy and marine industry has been
colossal. Wide swathes of land are being stripped of natural flora and fauna;
even the marine life is being affected adversely, as the fecal filth of cattle
and fish is being indiscriminately dumped into the water bodies.
Moreover, to make the matters
worse, this is also impacting the health of humans, thereby defeating the very
purpose of the forays of technology. Animals, poultry, fish and crops are being
administered synthetic hormones and medicines, which is exposing humans to lethal
ailments; disorders; resistance to antibiotic in extreme cases, etc..
In a nutshell, even though
farming on industrial scale may be carrying numerous drawbacks, it must be
continued since solutions lies in accelerating development and not halting it.
