I think organic food is a luxury that few will want as food prices increase in the coming decades.
Tom Send a noteboard - 11/09/2012 10:11:33 PM
1. Do you think organic food is healthier/safer/more nutritious than ordinary food?
I don't think it's a matter of subjective opinion anymore; it's a clear fact that organic food is not any more nutritious than regular food. It's also not "healthier" except to the extent that the pesticides are a health hazard.2. What do you think is the most important benefit derived from organic farming?
Organic farmers and food stores make more money for growing the same shit.
3. What do you think will be the role of organic food in 20 years? Will it continue to grow in the future?
I think it will be a niche market in 20 years if it exists at all. Until the 2050 population "peak" predicted by the UN (or whenever it actually happens), with water issues looming for large parts of the world, including many that are key food producing areas, food will continue to increase in cost. Add to this economic pressures on the middle classes in connection with the economic crises and the simple fact that surplus workers are becoming endemic in nearly every profession, and the spending power that allows organic food to thrive will dry up.
4. At least the world's population will continue to grow. Is it sensible to push for organic farming with its low crop yields when people are starving?
No, it isn't. However, as a free market proponent I believe the market itself will bring an end to the organic phenomenon.
5. Should the use of GMOS be allowed in organic farming?
Since I couldn't care less about organic food to begin with, sure, why not?
Political correctness is the pettiest form of casuistry.
ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius
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ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius
Ummaka qinnassa nīk!
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I'd be interested in knowing what you guys think about organic food
- 11/09/2012 08:01:41 PM
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I think it makes sense in some cases but mostly it makes you feel like you are doing something
- 11/09/2012 08:25:54 PM
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Re: I'd be interested in knowing what you guys think about organic food
- 11/09/2012 08:55:17 PM
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- 11/09/2012 09:20:49 PM
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i suggest watching henry rollins' film h is for hunger. and then looking up research on gmo crops'
- 12/09/2012 12:57:48 AM
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I think organic food is a luxury that few will want as food prices increase in the coming decades.
- 11/09/2012 10:11:33 PM
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- 11/09/2012 10:35:08 PM
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- 12/09/2012 02:38:24 AM
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If you are also interested in more views, todays New York Times is discussing it, also.
- 12/09/2012 02:45:22 AM
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organic has always been more about the process than the extra nutrition
- 12/09/2012 04:02:53 PM
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- 12/09/2012 04:43:02 PM
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I think the organic movement is mostly a big scam: an excuse to charge more money for less food.
- 12/09/2012 11:40:40 PM
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Actually, I believe the "no pesticides" part predates the "no GMOs" part.
- 13/09/2012 05:26:53 AM
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You're right...
- 13/09/2012 08:43:52 AM
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Thanks for confirming my general impression as right on the money.
- 14/09/2012 03:35:56 PM
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Re: Thanks for confirming my general impression as right on the money.
- 16/09/2012 07:45:25 PM
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That is a very interesting overview, thanks.
- 17/09/2012 11:22:38 PM
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Curious as to where you read these things
- 13/09/2012 08:41:43 PM
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I am aware of no corroborating scientific research, no
- 14/09/2012 03:53:42 PM
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I have some serious problems with that I'm afraid.
- 14/09/2012 05:53:39 PM
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Fair enough; I have some serious fears with GMOs. 
- 15/09/2012 03:58:13 AM
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- 15/09/2012 03:58:13 AM
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- 13/09/2012 11:05:37 AM
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