>>In fact, the use of the phrase "truth of the matter" is sort of a tip off that we have entered into ideological territory.  This is not the place to argue ideology, but the scientific merit of observations and approaches.

Not necessarily.  We do all have our opinions.  Do you feel the University of Manitoba wrong on this?

Do you have evidence to the contrary?  Ie. organic farming, when compared to *industrial* farming, results in lesser biodiversity, more damage to the environment, and greater pesticide residue in the food humans (and livestock) consume? 

I use the adjective *industrial* because one can argue the point organic methods are more *conventional*. 

>>Organic agriculture developed from the philosophical views of Rudolf Steiner and later Lady Eve Balfour, who in the 1940s founded the Soil Association. Although its supporters assert that organic agriculture is superior to other farming methods, the lack of scientific studies means that this claim cannot be substantiated.

The U. of Manitoba scientists claims are based on scientific studies.  I doubt they would make false claims of this sort.

>>The organic system is really only an aggregate of regulations ensuring efficient use of resources, and as such no different from integrated farm management. 

Organic farmers use IPM.

Waldemar

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