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the Impact of Modern Technology on the Production and Transport of Food QUESTION: The production and transport of food has been heavily influenced by modern technology. To what extent do you think this is a positive development? ANSWER: Modern technology makes it possible for food producers and distributors to achieve high quality and freshness at a much lower cost than before. This benefits both consumers and the workers in the food industry. Due to faster and more convenient food transport, people living in nearly all parts of the world now have a greater variety of food to choose from. Also, some types of food that were considered luxuries in the past because of the spending on long-distance transport are now more affordable to the public. Advanced food production technology also helps. With modern technology, such as genetic engineering and optimised farming scheduling based on experiments, farmers now have better control of food quality. For this reason, customers now enjoy stable food quality, which is often higher than before. Modern technology on food is also beneficial for those who work on the food technology. Because of the technological improvements, this industry is now less labour-intensive. As a result, employers often hire fewer workers and thus are likely to earn more profits. The work for the employees is also less laborious, giving workers a better time. Since modern technology makes inverters more confident of their reward, they are more willing to invest on it. This helps to build a virtuous cycle, further improving food quality and overall profit of all who work on it. Considering the benefits of modern technology to both consumers and those who work on the food industry, I agree that the strong influence modern technology has on this industry is positive.
Oct 25, 2014 1:27 PM