What are the advantages and disadvantages of using modern farming methods?

Advantages

- large equipment gets work done much faster

-new technology advances in farming make it more efficient

-farms can become massive because with bigger equipment, more work is done.

-less workers needed.

-fertilizers and pesticides can greatly improve crop quality and volume.

Disadvantages

-expensive equipment can set farmers back millions of dollars for modern harvesters and tractors

-fuel consumption is very high, large farm equipment is terrible on diesel.

-the welfare of animals on large farms is decreases, chickens and cows on many modern farms never leave the barn.