Essays on Agriculture

With the advancements of technology expanding with time, the use of bioengineering in producing our food is no surprise. According to the Center for Food Safety, “92% of U.S. corn is genetically engineered, as are 94% of soybeans and 94% of cotton”, making it inevitable…

Abstract Genetically modified organism or GMO is an organism that has had its DNA altered or modified in some way through genetic engineering. In most cases, GMOs have been altered with DNA from another organism, be it a bacterium, plant, virus, or animal; these organisms…

Introduction Mathematical modeling is a widely used practice in almost all branches of modern science. One of the most popular mathematical methods of statistical analysis and development of simple models is linear regression, which finds application in solving of the vast diversity of practical and…

Abstract: With time comes progress, and as humans we tend to follow the route that’s most feasible leading us in that direction. When we “humans” discovered agriculture, universally we came to the realization of its significance, and how progress could be made there. Its salient…

The Soil Association’s Organic Market Report shows UK organic food and drinks market is now worth £2.33bn driven by independent outlets and home deliveries– the highest valuation of the sector to date. Although the organic food market is still outshone by the size of the…

Sustainable products are always seen as the expensive option (Market & Opinion Research International Limited (MORI), 2003). Being environmentally friendly is expressed to be accessible only to the middle classes. The consumers want to have a choice among the sustainable products rather than choosing products…

Formerly only found in health stores, organic food is now an ordinary element you see at most markets. It has become significantly popularly over the years. In fact, for many shoppers it has even created somewhat of a peculiar dilemma when it comes to searching…

Milk is considered to be one of the basic commodities and a comprehensive source of nutrition in one’s day-to-day life as it has all the essential nutrients that are needed in a well-balanced diet. But the nonstop perplexity between choosing packaged milk or loose milk…

Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are everywhere in this day in age, which is causing a lot of controversy. Some saying there are potential risk and others saying it’s a great way to protect and increase yields which cut cost. Commercial sale of genetically modified (GM)…

Everything is evolving. Not just humans and animals, but our food too. Some say it started way before humans even knew about genetics and how to alter genes. Decades before organisms began to be genetically modified, animals were indirectly modified through selective breeding. But now…