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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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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| spelling | doaj-art-5d80f77d82fe491dbb8a0484036172192025-02-11T23:17:31ZengAcademia.edu JournalsAcademia Environmental Sciences and Sustainability2997-60062024-03-011110.20935/AcadEnvSci6192Exploring inconsistencies in environmental impact assessments of organic farmingHikaru Komatsu0Jeremy Rappleye1On-the-Slope, Kamitoba Takahatacho, Kyoto, 601-8101, Japan.Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, 999077, Hong Kong SAR. 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.https://www.academia.edu/116484565/Exploring_inconsistencies_in_environmental_impact_assessments_of_organic_farming |
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