Title: 7 Biggest Ethical Issues Facing The Agricultural Industry | Ethical Advocate
Headings: 7 Biggest Ethical Issues Facing The Agricultural Industry
7 Biggest Ethical Issues Facing The Agricultural Industry
Content: Use Of Chemicals
The use of pesticides and other chemicals has been an ongoing debate. Farmers want to use chemicals to reduce pests and increase production. However, those same chemicals have been known to cause health issues. Plus, pesticides are killing off native species, such as the honeybees that help with pollination. 4. Farm Management
Farm management involves the unethical treatment of farmworkers and the overall management of the farm itself. In the agricultural industry, there are rules to be followed regarding the size of a farm and their market shares. Often times, farm workers deal with terrible and even dangerous conditions, yet are underpaid and may not even have health insurance. 5. Sustainability
An issue that’s just begun to come to light, at least for the general public, is sustainability.