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These days many people are showing interest in organic farming as a method of production. What are the advantages and disadvantages of organic farming?

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Organic farming has been developing steadily during the
last
 decades and is becoming more and more popular now. It goes without saying that
this
 type of agricultural
activities
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 provides many benefits,
however
, at the same time still has drawbacks. To start with, it is important to mention that organic farming, as opposed to conventional one, excludes the use of any pesticides, fertilizers and GMO methods when growing plants.
Therefore
, the adverse effect on the environment is minimized, as no chemicals interfere
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 ecological balance.
Moreover
, it means that products are healthier and of better quality as they do not contain any synthetic substances or genetically modified organisms.
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, recent research
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 by
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 Federation of Organic Farming has shown that food items from organic farms have 40% more nutrients and vitamins than those sourced from conventional ones.
On the other hand
, there are still some drawbacks referred to organic farming. As no chemicals are used to boost the crop yield, it requires far more resources to get the same harvest as in commercial farming. As
the
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 result, organic products are usually quite expensive which makes them unaffordable not only for the people in need
,
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 but sometimes even for the middle class.
Besides
, crops cultivated by means of organic farming are more exposed to changing weather conditions which may be a huge risk for those involved in
this
 business. The volume of the items produced by means of natural farming is
also
 limited and at the moment not enough food supply may be provided. To
some
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 up, organic farming is a great opportunity for developing agriculture in future,
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 its disadvantages should
also
 be taken into account.
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task response
Task Response: Your essay responds adequately to the essay prompt and presents relevant ideas. However, make sure to fully explore both the advantages and disadvantages of organic farming in more detail, and provide a balanced argument.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and Cohesion: Your essay demonstrates a clear logical structure, with well-connected ideas and a coherent flow of information. Your introduction and conclusion are effective, and you have supported your main points with relevant examples. However, ensure that your examples are detailed and varied, and use cohesive devices to link your ideas more effectively.

Support ideas with relevant, specific examples

Examples make your writing easier to understand by illustrating points more effectively.

Examples, if used properly, not only help you get higher marks for ‘Task Response’ but also for ‘Coherence’.

When giving examples it is best to put them after your main idea or topic sentence. They can be used in the middle of supporting sentences or they can be used to start a new sentence. There is no rule for where exactly to give examples in essays, logically they would come after your main idea/topic sentence or just after a supporting sentence.

Linking words for giving examples:

  • for example
  • for instance
  • to illustrate this
  • to give a clear example
  • such as
  • namely
  • to illustrate
  • take, for example

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