Exploring inconsistencies in environmental impact assessments of organic farming
Despite the growing popularity of organic farming, persistent questions surround its environmental effects. A 2017 meta-analysis suggested elevated acidification and eutrophication potentials per unit of agricultural production for organic farming relative to conventional farming. However...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academia.edu Journals
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Academia Environmental Sciences and Sustainability |
| Online Access: | https://www.academia.edu/116484565/Exploring_inconsistencies_in_environmental_impact_assessments_of_organic_farming |
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| Summary: | Despite the growing popularity of organic farming, persistent questions surround its environmental effects. A 2017 meta-analysis suggested elevated acidification and eutrophication potentials per unit of agricultural production for organic farming relative to conventional farming. However, a recent 2023 meta-analysis contradicted these findings. This brief communication article reveals that the disparities between these meta-analyses stem from differences in averaging methods and sample sizes. The 2023 meta-analysis, employing a more robust averaging method and a larger sample size, suggests that researchers should incorporate the 2023 findings into their investigations, potentially necessitating a reconsideration of agricultural policies and dietary choices to align with updated environmental impact assessments. |
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| ISSN: | 2997-6006 |