Balancing Fields: A Comprehensive Examination of Organic and Conventional Agriculture in the Modern Era

Mohamed Neji

doi:10.56027/JOASD.272023

Authors

Mohamed Neji Agricultural Institute of Slovenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56027/JOASD.272023

Keywords:

Organic agriculture, Conventional farming, Environmental impact, Food security, Soil health, Sustainable practices

Abstract

With the world needing to feed an estimated 10 billion people by 2050, the paradigms of organic and conventional agriculture play a critical role in meeting these needs and ensuring environmental protection. This review critically examines these two agricultural paradigms by tracing their historical roots and exploring their techniques, impacts, economic considerations, and contributions to global food security. We highlight the environmental footprints with particular attention to soil health, water management, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity. In addition, the health impacts of food produced in both systems and their societal implications will be discussed, with a closer look at aspects of consumer safety, community dynamics, and global market trends. By highlighting the strengths and challenges of both farming systems, this review argues for an integrative approach to agriculture that leverages best practices from both worlds. Such harmonization aims to create a sustainable future for agriculture that not only feeds humanity but also preserves the ecological balance on our planet.

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