A colorful tapestry for sustainable agriculture | Martin Hartmann | TEDxZurich

[jxxyjxx]

A 15% reduction in crop yield might seem irrelevant when considering that organic standards prohibit farmers from using high-yielding varieties (HYVs). In this context, is it truly logical to compare HYVs with heirloom varieties and attribute yield reduction solely to organic farming practices? The loss of biodiversity has led to the disappearance of numerous microorganisms in farmers' fields. However, organic standards prevent the reintroduction of such microbes, protecting the clause that restricts the use of certified products. Therefore, it can be concluded that outdated organic standards are detrimental to organic farmers,

[MrNick]

Veganic Farming does not require synthetic fertilizers. A mostly plant-based agricultural system would require at least 76% less land according to the EAT Lancet report for the UN. Animal agriculture is and always has been our biggest problem as a species.

[LaurenaLaCroix]

we are falling short, demand, need for housing, safety, clean air, clean water, also... ty

[ookeybookey]

I wish he would've talked about the fully vegan world bit.

[Human_Herbivore]

Please don't ignore the fact that animal agriculture means grazing, housing and above all the feeding of ten times as many farmed animals as humans. This clearly means that animal agriculture is doing the things you mention to the soil. We know that we'd save over 75% of current farm land if we all switched to a plant based diet. Please don't continue with the misrepresentation you did of plant based eating and organic farming compatibility with that.

All that is before we consider how all those farmed animals are using far more fresh water and producing far more waste than humans.

Clearly, the only sustainable way of feeding the world is plant based.