Organic
Is organic (or bio) more sustainable? It’s not a trick question. Several studies have suggested that lower yields from organic farming increase land-use and therefore impact. This is a false conclusion for three reasons: First, organic takes more land precisely because it is less intensive and allows space for nature to flourish. Second, organic yields improve over time – and start off low due to agro-industrial methods that have stripped the soil of nutrients. Third, there is no shortage of arable land if we reduce meat consumption (beef production uses 60% of the land to supply 2% of the calories).
— Wayne Visser
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