These days, fooddays, food travels long distances before reaching consumers, and it is therefore believed that consuming locally grown food would bring about a number of economic and environmental benefits. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages ?

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Nowadays, many nations are importing eatable commodities from other nations.
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, a few people
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that we must grow foods on our own soil, because it may bring economic and environmental benefits.
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essay will try to delve into the pros and cons of
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approach.
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with, on the
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, local climate can affect
growth
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the growth
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of some
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. Indeed,
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some
places
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the weather conditions are not favourable for growing some
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.
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, Kiwi fruit is mainly cultivated in temperate zone
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such
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as New Zealand.
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, we cannot grow all types of food
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locally.
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, if we can promote our local production, it can reduce
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of everyday commodities. In fact, by growing
crops
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locally governments can save out flow of money that they usually pay for imports. To illustrate, China imports
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goods as compared to other countries and
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is
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the reason
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behind their economic prosperity.
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, by promoting
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grown locally, we can generate new employment opportunities. As a matter of fact, if we rely on local harvest, we need processing and
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storage
facilities to manage the production
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directly
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to new job creation for locals.
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, by doing so we give equal opportunities to the people of an area to grow as well.
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, undoubtedly, local climate is an important factor in
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the cultivation
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of
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local production not only
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money but
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create
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new
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employment
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that is
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fruitful for a country in the long run.
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Ensure that the essay covers all parts of the prompt thoroughly, addressing both advantages and disadvantages in equal measure. Currently, the advantages are more detailed than the disadvantages.
Coherence and Cohesion
Make sure that each paragraph has a clear central idea and effectively progresses the argument. Ensure smooth transitions between ideas to improve coherence.
Coherence and Cohesion
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The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which effectively frame the discussion.
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You have provided relevant examples, such as the Kiwi and China examples, which help to illustrate your points effectively.
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The main ideas are generally clear and are supported with specific details and examples, demonstrating a solid understanding of the topic.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Carbon footprint
  • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Fuel consumption
  • Local economy
  • Local farmers
  • Boosts
  • Fresher produce
  • Nutritious
  • Transit
  • Seasonal eating
  • Varied diet
  • Balanced diet
  • Preserve
  • Farmland
  • Green spaces
  • Limited variety
  • Monotonous diet
  • Higher costs
  • Imported food
  • Smaller-scale production
  • Reduced economies of scale
  • Climate constraints
  • Year-round
  • Shortages
  • Natural disasters
  • Weather conditions
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