Disadvantages organic food

The Disadvantages of Organic Food

Organic food is big business.  Thousands have turned to organic food as the answer to almost all of the problems in the current food industry. Some critics say it’s not all good business, though.  They cite some specific disadvantages organic food production has.

Critics say one disadvantages organic food production has is that it is not as productive as food grown by modern methods.  All foods were grown organically until the past couple of centuries.  Modern, chemically assisted growing methods dramatically increased food production.  Critics say organic farming cannot produce as much food per acre as newer farming methods. Another disadvantages organic food production has is that, although people assume it is safe, organic food may be contaminated with toxins.  Some critics contend that not all organic soil additives and pest controls are non-toxic, and that toxic residues may remain on the food. This can result in serious consequences for those who eat organic foods on a regular basis.

It’s a major disadvantage that most organic food has a shorter shelf life than non-organic food products.  Preservatives are not used on processing organic food,so it spoils more quickly. This is a disadvantage for both consumers and stores, as it can be quite costly in the end.

One more disadvantages organic food production has is its cost.  Less food is produced per acre, and the food doesn’t keep as well, so it is more costly to grow and produce organic food.  Those added costs are passed on to the consumer.  For that reason, it is a disadvantage of organic food that poor people cannot afford it.

Organic food has many disadvantages.  We must continue to do research and improve our ability to grow and produce affordable organic food so that the disadvantages of organic food don’t outweigh the advantages.