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.

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.