What are the disadvantages of commercial farming?

Answer 1

Well, let's think about this in a positive light! While commercial farming has its challenges, such as environmental impacts and reliance on chemicals, there are always ways to improve and find balance. By practicing sustainable methods, like crop rotation and organic farming, we can work towards a more harmonious relationship with the land and create a healthier future for all. Remember, every challenge is just an opportunity to grow and learn!

Answer 2

Some disadvantages of commercial farming include environmental degradation due to the heavy use of pesticides and fertilizers, loss of biodiversity from monocropping practices, and the depletion of soil nutrients leading to decreased long-term productivity. Additionally, commercial farming often relies on large-scale machinery and technology, which can be costly and inaccessible to small-scale farmers. Finally, the focus on profit maximization in commercial farming can lead to exploitative labor practices and unfair treatment of workers.

Answer 3

Water pollution due to runoff from fields treated with pesticides and fertilizers; destruction of wildlife habitat to produce more crops; soil erosion, nutrient and organic matter depletion from constant application of fertilizers and removing portion of plants which contain the most nutrients (seeds); higher demand for crops to be grown for ethanol production and animal feed than human food; high costs associated with purchase and application of pesticides and fertilizers, using fuel for machinery, maintenance and repair of machinery, and labour; vulnerability to market fluctuations; vulnerability to legalities and from suppliers and purchasers (i.e., Monsanto, as mentioned in the TV documentary Food Inc.); "bigger is better" is not always the case; and many others.

Answer 4

They include

1. Destruction to natural rain forest.

2. Non availability of land

3. Difficult of new entrants.

4. Some farm crops are perishable