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A switch to organic farming would not reduce the world’s food supply and could also increase food security in developing countries, say the authors of a new study. They claim their findings lay to rest the debate over whether organic farming could sustainably feed the world. Organic farming avoids or heavily restricts the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, as well as livestock feed additives. Numerous studies have compared the yields of organic and conventional methods for individual crops and animal products. Now, a team of researchers has compiled research from 293 different comparisons into a single study to assess the overall efficiency of the two agricultural systems. (Organic farming could feed the world, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, vol 22, p 86, www.newscientist.com, 12 July 2007) What was the author’s overall conclusion on the us