Question

Discussion about: Fertilizers

Fertilizers and pesticides are chemicals that have been used by homeowners and farmers to produce greener lawns and larger crops. These chemicals are proved to be harmful to humans and animals health. Some people don't eat food that was harvested from plants where fertilizers and other toxic chemicals were used, they like to consume "Organic Produces" only. What do you think from a scientific point of view? Do you agree with those who eat "Organic Produces" only and why? or why not?

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Answer 1

Absolutely Organic Produces are good for health. But Organic produces will not be sufficient for each and everyone of 7.6 Billion Population of the world or we believe so. Pesticides and Fertilizers may promise to be very effective in increasing the quantity of production. But the truth is that it has very adverse effects on both the human health and the soil.

Speaking about effects on human health, pesticides are substances which are poisonous enough to kill the pests and other organisms affecting crop production That small amounts of poison will continue to remain in the crops even if we clean the outer parts some part of the crop must have absorbed fraction of pesticides. These small quantities when taken continuosly for long time which we are doing usually will lead to various health problems.

Speaking about of effects of pesticides on soil in addition to eradicating pests, the purpose for which they are used, they also affect the microorganisms that will help in agriculture and they will be absorbed by the soil leading to toxicity of the soil.

Fertilizers also have similar effects on human health as well as the soil.

Whereas there are natural Fertilizers available such as vermicompost, and organic wastes of animals which are very rich in nutrients and essential elements required for Healthy crop growth such as Nitrogen, Phosporous, Potassium etc., This will have almost no effect on Human health and soil.

Hence by eating Organic produces You are helping in maintaining your health as well saving the agricultural land for future generation by protecting the soil from getting detoriated