Conventional farming creates problems for the environment. An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems, including

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Relying more on growing pest-resistant crops and using other integrated pest management techniques is a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach in farming. It decreases the use of synthetic pesticides and herbicides, which can harm the environment and human health. Increasing the production of grain-fed beef and dairy foods (B) does not solve the problem of environmental damage, as conventional livestock farming is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. Finding ways to increase food production without relying on biotechnological advances in agriculture (C) is a commendable approach, but it may not be practical and may limit the potential of achieving sustainable food production. Eliminating chemical means of pest management (D) may not always be feasible, as farmers need to protect their crops from pests to ensure food security. Instead, the more realistic approach is to find safer alternatives and minimize the use of harmful chemicals.

Conventional Farming Creates Problems for the Environment