Essays on Agriculture

In a world marked by evolving food trends and consumer preferences, the fast-food industry plays a significant role in shaping our dining habits. Chipotle, a prominent player in this realm, has garnered attention for its commitment to providing ‘food with integrity.’ However, as with any…

Introduction Sugar, a simple and ubiquitous ingredient, has had a profound impact on human history and the world’s development. What began as a natural sweetener transformed into a global commodity that influenced economies, cultures, and societies across continents. This essay explores the journey of sugar…

Introduction Sugar, once a rare and exotic commodity, has transformed the world in profound ways, shaping economies, cultures, and even the course of history. From its origins in ancient civilizations to its central role in the global economy, the journey of sugar underscores the interconnectedness…

When people are asked to explain what public health is, most do not know exactly how to describe it. When I think of public health I think of a broad spectrum of many different ways that keep a community safe during their everyday lives. Although…

Introduction The human population is ever increasing which leads to a decrease in the number of resources which are available and important to humans such as water, land and nutrients. The climate is also ever changing, which limits the ability for humans to produce and increase…

According to dictionary, a food is any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth. Eating is one of the key nutrients that nourishes our body and keeps us strong and healthy and…

If you look at any food label, I can assure you, you are not seeing absolutely everything that’s in that food item. Companies are continually making food labels that don’t include everything used to make it. Food companies are unethically targeting uninformed consumers when they…

“Farmers are being sued for having GMOs on their property that they did not buy, do not want, will not use and cannot sell.” – Tom Wiley. While researching texts written about food labeling mentioning GMO’s and food cloning, I found authors who published works…

“By law, food trucks need a license to operate so the local health department can track them for inspections. The actual sign looks different from city to city, but in most cases it will have a date, the name of the town and some type…

For the year 2019, until October there have been 110 million births and only 46 million deaths. The life expectancy of humans is also steadily increasing and it has more than doubled from the last 2 centuries! As of 2018 the average life expectancy worldwide…

The Neolithic Revolution was a result of the transition from foraging nomads to producers in more settled civilizations in 10,000 B.C. (Bocquet-Appel, 2011) where present day Iraq is located (Prakash, 2001). The change to a more sedentary lifestyle is speculated to be in part due…

Around the world, there has been a difference of opinions on the idea of modified foods. Since modified foods have only been recently introduced, people are skeptical about modified foods being beneficial to one’s health long term wise or not. Throughout the world, there are…

As the world population increases the demand for food also increases. Many countries are not able to produce enough food to sustain their population. Food takes time to grow before it can be consumed and a hungry population cannot wait for that apple to ripen…

Do you ever think about the food you eat? What chemicals might be in them and if it is truly safe to eat? Those questions are the kind of questions experts argue about genetically modified food. Those who are supporting the new technology mention that…

    Genetically Modified organisms are foods manufactured by introducing genetic material or DNA for different organisms through a process called genetic engineering(GMOs) good that have been modified through this process is rice, corn and wheat the list continues but they are at a major…

In the midwest, specifically Illinois, we produce and consume a wide variety of agricultural products. This means that most of the meals we sit down and eat at the dinner table on a daily basis contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). While many of us eat…

Genetically Modified Foods (GM foods) are foods from plants and animals that have had their DNA edited or changed using the methods of Genetic Modification, therefore living organisms. The aim of these methods is or are to improve the tastes, therefore the qualities of these…

  Genetically modified food and crops are introduced many years ago, and they are producing GMO’s which are benefiting the world by their potent nature of improving yield, nutritional content and making food chemical free, that no insecticides and pesticides are used in production of…

Genetically modification safety has remained a mystery since its development in 1973 (Rangel, 2015). Scientists and various organizations have performed a wide range of experiments to examine the safeness of the issue of genetically modified food (GMF). The experiment results show that not only is…

As Rifkin  had said, “Many of the genetically modified foods will be safe, I’m sure. Will most of them be safe? Nobody knows”, it is quite true. In 2018, Dr. Mehmet Oz had invited guests to debate in his show on the topic of “Genetically…

Culinary Arts have faced several issues throughout the industry whether it’s cross-contamination, food safety, having to call back food, etc. One main issue in the United States is using pesticides and genetic modification in farms to produce fruits and vegetables. Farmers have been using both…

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…

Did you know that most of the time you are consuming GMOs? In recent years, geneticists in order to make profit have replaced our diet with genetically altered foods, which have adversely affected human health and local communities. Being resistant to pesticides, GMOs are created…

Culinary Arts has faced several issues throughout the industry whether it’s cross-contamination, food safety, having to call back food, etc. One main issue in the United States is using pesticides and genetic modification in farms to produce fruits and vegetables. Farmers have been using both…

Introduction Cold storage facilities come in many different forms but has one same goal, prolonging the shelf life of the products stored. In this day and age freshness of a crop is crucial in selling it to the market. Fresh and quality goods brings high…

Introduction Nestle plan Award- it had been found from the correspondent that the corporate institutes Nestle plan Award quarterly to acknowledge and award staff World Health Organization come back up with relevant and innovative concepts that have the potential of being enforced at Nestle. For…

Introduction There are several inputs that go into creating a healthy crop, but no input is more important than land. The soil that farmers plant their crop in is very unique input because there is only a finite amount. It is very imperative that us,…

The scale of autonomous driving is from 0 to 5, with level 0 being a car where a human must be in control all times and level 5 being where the car is equal to or exceeds the performance of a human driver. Autonomous Vehicles…

Recent developments in the field of IoT and Automation has led to a boost in various sectors but has not been fully implemented in the field of Agriculture. The papers selected for review purposes are papers that further the implementation and integration of IoT and…

Genetically Modified Organism is a word that can be inspiring to some but frightening to others. In a world where genetic mutation is a part of the norm, GMOs are a necessity to modern day society whether people realize it or not. I believe that…

Risk management plays a pivotal role in the success of modern-day organisations. From minimising and controlling some risks to attempting to foresee and remove many others, businesses are constantly using risk management to protect themselves from possible threats. In this paper the use/misuse of risk…

Introduction United Nations FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) has predicted that food production must increase by 50% in 2030 and double by 2050 to meet the demands of a growing population. This has to be accomplished sustainably under the challenges of decreasing land availability (due…

Introduction Agriculture originally comes from the Latin words’ ager which means the field and the another is cultura with the meaning of cultivation. Other than that, agricultural can also be defined as the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising…

Precision agriculture provides very helpful tools to farming producers as they deal with the demands of offering food for an increasing population with decreasing land and resources. Smart farming utilizes data to improve production systems and includes technologies such as GPS supervised tractors, variable rate…

The damaging potency of hydrocarbons on natural and cultivated crops is voraciously documented. This research investigated the noxiousness of hydrocarbons on aerobic and anaerobic enzymes in cowpea and maize seedlings. Viable seeds of these food crops were planted in soil treated with different concentrations of…

Pea (Pisum Sativum L.) belongs to Leguminosae family as well as a popular winter vegetable cultivated in various parts of the world. This crop is cultivated annually that grows from 45cm to over 2m tall, with an average spread of 23cm. On basis of vegetable…

In the narrative Food, Inc., storyteller Michael Pollan looks at the conditions and the results of corporate cultivating in the United States. He takes his group of onlookers to the industrialized creature ranches and uncovered the procedure of chicken, pork, and hamburger generation, proposing the…

Food plays an important role in human’s life. Many people concern about the quality of the food that they consume every day. In the variety of market, there are different types of food which we can find the difference on its label. In order to…

It seems that in the last decade or so, an increasing number of Americans have made a conscious effort to lead healthier lifestyles. This is probably due to the abundant amount of research that supports the fact that balancing a healthy diet and an active…

Pulses Production Environment and Technologies Several studies have indicated that the production of pulses in India has moved away from irrigated area, and as irrigation becomes available, there is a switch away from pulses towards fine cereals. Pulses are mostly grown as rain-fed crops or…

It is true that when visiting any website with anti- GMOs, you’ll find very scary and alarming news about the dangers that GMO foods possess. So, it makes you wonder why we even allow this type of food to even be produced? These foods kill,…

Immigrant is one who has come into foreign country to settle and live their permanently. It is Inter National Movement of an individual to a country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship. Research suggests that migration is beneficial…

While some IT industry insiders believe the Internet of Things is just a marketing gimmick and has nothing to do with agriculture in particular, smart solutions can indeed revolutionize farming. First and foremost, agriculture has always been driven by innovation. Over the course of centuries,…

Introduction “The key to a good garden is a good soil.” – Jackie Ritz. To grow a plant, the nutrients needed should be sustained for it to continuously live and also choosing the soil best for it. Some uses different ways to consistently make the…

Background of the Study Organic farming is an approach to agriculture in which the aim is to integrate a humane, environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural production systems. In our country, there is a continuous demand for organically raised animals making the native pig farming a…

The formulation of a ready to serve functional drink with a mishmash of aloe vera and fruit juice is conceded with the intent to substitute the consumption of carbonated beverages which pay for nothing but empty calories. Five different blends of extracts of aloe vera,…

Product: Pre-Packaged Sandwich These are sandwiches which are made BY Foo Go which is a company owned by Greencore group. They do customizations according to the preference of daily consumers. These sandwiches are targeted for people who are always busy with their daily routine and…

Pests are usually very small insects that are present in their environment or in their surroundings. These insects can include the group of flies, mosquitoes, termites, ants and cockroaches. Most of them are dangerous to human health, but since they live on food, we eat…

Zambia being one of the developing countries has a number of strategies to enable her reach a certain level of standard of living. Poverty has been a serious disease in Zambia and many strategies where put across to see to it that poverty is reduced….

This article discusses how South Africa increase tariff on Brazilian sugar from $566 per ton to $680 per ton, in order to protect local farmer in South Africa. Tariff is defined as the taxes on imported goods. Comparative advantage is defined as a situation when…

Genetically modified foods are foods that have had their DNA altered in some way by insertion or deletion of genes to increase the survival or nutrition (Maghari, 2011). The debate surrounding this issue involves a range of facts and opinions concerning today’s world and that…

We all know what grocery shopping is like. We make our list and we head to the store. By the time we reach the aisles, we are faced with numerous products – all labeled with different things. The labels that tend to stick out in…

Food One of the most popular aspects of Nigerian culture is her food. With over five hundred indigenous tribes, Nigeria boosts of numerous native delicacies unique to her localized menu. The Igbos known for their spicy and colorful soups have many other food forms as…

In Robert Leonard’s opinion piece “Trump Has No Idea What His Tariffs Have Unleashed for Farmers” Found in The New York Times, a story is built, one of apocalypse in the Midwest, not by drought, but by war. Not the average, send in the boys…

Throughout history humans have found their way to change their destiny, to the point of modifying food. This could have impactful consequences, because as the old saying says “You are what you eat”. Therefore we have to be careful what enters our body because eating…

For improving the crop yield and enhancing the quality of crop production by controlling crop pests and reducing weeds various pesticides are used. Due to excessive use of pesticides in agriculture, they cause extensive pollution to the environment and also risk the human health. From…

Cashew nut shell is a waste from cashew nut industry. It contains liquid known as Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) which has similar molecule structure with synthetic phenol Phenol is a material for phenolic resin in preparation of varnish. The aims of this research are…

For centuries, human have been cultivating land for growth of crops, fruit, and vegetables that are produced for both our consumption and for the betterment of our health. People have always wanted crops that display characteristics which are ideal for both consumption and agriculture. However,…

The FDA’s Title 21, Volume 3 report states that food safe epoxy does, in fact, exist. While an epoxy coating is generally not associated with a place in the kitchen, several brands have come out with new and improved formulas that incorporate this new regulation…

Thomas Jefferson loved and praised all those who farmed, he had a vision of the country’s future and it involved many succeeding in the agriculture, or farming. He believed that the “American experiment in freedom” could succeed if majority of the citizens earned their money…

Many people are concerned with eating GM foods. However, the FDA doesn’t require testing and labeling of these foods so you don’t know what you are eating. This conflict should be watched because people and countries could be majorly affected by GMOs. Research shows that…

This article “Is It Time For A Warning Label On Sugar-Loaded Drinks” explains how high sugar drinks need a warning label. Many high sugar drinks causes obesity, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, and many mouth problems too. A lot of companies such as Pepsi…

Dan Barber, executive chef of Blue Hill Restaurant in New York City, is on a mission to reinvent the taste of your favorite vegetables. Through his new seed company, Row7 seeds, Barber is introducing new varieties of vegetables that are bred for flavor through a…

INTRODUCTION This chapter shows a review of literature related to the study which involves access to credit by small holder dairy farmers. It also shows the relationship between credit and sustainable dairy farming, the sources of credit for the smallholder dairy farmers and finally the…

Farming is considered one of the most important occupation in today’s world. Farmers are frequently not able to sell their items directly to the buyers and must go through the selling process from the wholesaler or merchants who purchase their crops or products at a…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is done to think about the market of Netherlands with a specific end goal to distinguish whether acquaintance of icewine is running with advantage the organization or not. The principle things incorporated into the report are, the political situation of the…

In the modern world we live in, we constantly use energy to aid us with every day activities; such as charging phones, driving cars, etc. Though, the energy we are using is constantly running out; in other words, it is limited. Also, the current energy…

What’s the Panic About Pesticides? “The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that about 805 million people of the 7.3 billion people in the world, or one in nine, were suffering from chronic undernourishment in 2012-2014.” (“The State of Food”) Starvation and diseases are…

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the corporations that produce them, have in the past two decades become the subject of sharp debate. One particular form of GMO which has generated immense controversy, and has become the poster child for all genetically-altered plants, is the Monsanto-owned…

An overview of the ethics of genetically modified crops and engineering techniques Introduction Genetically modified crops are plants used for agricultural purposes in which the DNA of a particular trait in a plant is modified using genetic engineering techniques. The aim of this is to…

How We Can Make Crops Survive Without Water Throughout our lives, we are driven by a need to consume energy. From breakfast to dinner, we are unable to survive without this daily food and water intake. However, how many of us stop to think about…