Discuss the social, environmental, and economic consequences behind the modernization of agriculture. How does Latin America's experience with modern agricultural systems compare with North America's?
What will be an ideal response?
The modernization of agriculture has to an extent increased food production. However, modern agriculture is capital-intensive, which means that many farmers and peasants have been displaced and disposed of their lands. In turn, these practices have generated considerable political instability and levels of poverty among the population. Environmental costs also include pollution, as modern agriculture is reliant upon large applications of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. In North America, environmental laws and liability statutes encourage agribusiness to operate more responsibly. This moderates the costs associated with modern agriculture in North America.
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What will be an ideal response?