Minimizing the negative impacts of crop growth on the environment, and human population
This research paper was produced for a secondary school level data analysis competition where the theme presented was “think global, act local.” Based upon this objective, focus was directed towards linking the many factors that influence both the environment and human population. The goal was then narrowed to determining ways in which the positive impact of crops can be improved through resource allocation and on the population by way of customized nutritional analysis and optimizing labour efforts. Figures comparing various crop factors, including water usage, yield, harvested area, production, and nutritional value were generated. These figures were subsequently analyzed to produce a set of proposed actions with the potential to maximize the positive influence of the growing agricultural industry on the environment and human population.