supply the high demand for food, whose necessity cannot be overlooked, considering global famine and malnutrition. First body paragraph Step 1: Topic sentence (Introduce the main disadvantage.)
Causing irreversible environmental pollution is the major drawback of modern agricultural techniques. (Topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph in a simple sentence. As I believe these methods are
advantageous overall, I decided to start with the weaker side as I will later give the stronger side more weight in
the second body paragraph, followed by my own opinion in the third body paragraph to create enough strength at
the end of the writing.)
Step 2: Explanation (In 2-4 sentences, describe how/why it has adverse effects.)
These ways of farming utilize significant amounts of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, which on the one hand, help extend the crop production season and make plants more resistant to diseases, and harsh weather conditions, but on the other hand, they cause harm to their surrounding environment. Step 3: Example (Provide a relevant example to develop the paragraph further.)
Indeed, these chemicals add pollutants to water, which leaches into rivers that eventually find their way to the oceans. These unfavorable substances create water contamination that tremendously affects marine ecosystems. Second body paragraph Step 1: Topic sentence (Introduce the main advantage.)
However, one of the eminent benefits of modern farming methods is its potential to feed the ever-growing human population. Step 2: Explanation (Make 2-4 sentences to explain the topic sentence further.)
Indeed, current cultivation methods have been able to supply the food demand for the increasing number of people worldwide. It is estimated that half of the world’s population would suffer famine if it were not for
