Re: The Chi FAQ v1.1.7

On Mar 28, 1:51 am, "Mike" <mkorn...@xxxxxx> wrote:

Farmers and Ranchers have benefited from the scientific effort that
was put into their disciplines. Pretty hesitant at first, I hear. I
guess we're still atthat stage now.

That depends on who you talk to.

A 22-year farm trial study by Cornell University published in 2005
concluded that organic farming produces the same corn and soybean
yields as conventional methods, but consumes less energy and contains
no pesticide residues[3]. However, a prominent 21-year Swiss study
found an average of 20% lower organic yields over conventional, along
with 50% lower expenditure on fertilizer and energy, and 97% less
pesticides[4]. A major US survey published in 2001, analyzed results
from 150 growing seasons for various crops and concluded that organic
yields were 95-100% of conventional yields[5]. Comparative yield
studies are still scarce[6] and overall results remain "inconclusive".

(from wikipedia of course)

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