Dependance of Man on the Environment (Essay Sample)

Dependence of Man on the Environment
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The United States has embraced modern farming technology and equipment to increase its food production. The USA has incorporated numerous biological and mechanical advancements, which has resulted in dramatic increase in food production. Investment in agricultural science and technology has contributed to better water, nutrient, soil and pest management and has led to efficient methods of transporting, planting, storing, harvesting, and processing farm products. USA farmers have implemented different technologies inclusion remote sensing, use internet (e.g. California farmers use online from via CIMIS program data on evapotranspiration helping them to reduce irrigation water (Van der Werf& Petit, 2012)) specialized software , precision agriculture, biotechnology and drip irrigation which has led to more food production.
The USA genetically modified foods withstand harsh weather conditions and have 42% more food production than traditional crops. Agricultural machinery, fertilizer, insecticides, and herbicides are used on a large scale in the USA resulting to high crop production. The increase in food production and adoption of less costly agricultural techniques has increased food safety in the USA and the world. According to Havelaar, et al., (2010) the USA food safety concerns have risen by 9.12% between 2007 and 2014, despite following the increased production of genetically modified organism. They further noted that GMO food has raised myriads health concerns with people trying to establish the link between this foods and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Environment pollutants from agriculture have increased considerably stemming from advancement in agricultural activities. Excessive use of herbicides and insecticides leads soil contamination and air pollution, which affects crop production, water-bodies’ ecosystem and climatic conditions. The genetically engineered crops have led to the development of herbicides tolerant due to the overreliance on herbicides. On addition, they lead to se...