Organic

During a recent casual discussion, Vivian was surprised to find some vegetables are selling at much higher a price in one shop than the other.

“That’s understandable,” I said, “The more expensive ones are products of organic farming.”

“But it doesn’t mean that they are better,” my wife retorted.

I nodded. Frequent visitors of this site would know very well about my view on organic farming. Not that I am against healthy food, but there is practically no evidence to support a benefit by doing away with pesticide and other toxic substances.

“But, we would do less harm to the environment if we avoid the use of funny chemicals.” You may argue.

Alas, is this statement evidence-based?