•Efficienct use of resources:
–Production costs reduction, productivity, profitability.
–Environmental protection.
–Food security/safety.
–Homogeneity.
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http://www.pigprogress.net
Improved Economic sustainability? (depends upon tech costs).
Reduced Social sustainability (perhaps higher quality of life but, less jobs
Against Rural Development
Against Ecosystems conservation