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Essay number 128
Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to
countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a
good thing, but other people think it can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
Globalisation has revolutionized our world in many aspects. Now, we don’t belong to a
big planet Earth. We belong to a small global village. Everything is available
everywhere. There are many advantages and disadvantages of transporting fruits and
vegetables over a long distance by air. In my opinion, the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages.
On the positive side, transporting goods over a long distance gives us a lot of choices.
We can taste a variety of fruits and vegetables from all parts of the world. For
example, about ten years ago, we hardly saw kiwi fruit which is from New Zealand.
But, now it has a place on every fruit stand. Moreover, delivery by air is quick.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables that are grown in far away countries can be delivered
as soon as possible by keeping the quality and taste unchanged. Only air transport can
cover so long a distance in such a short time to achieve this goal. The United States,
Canada and Western Europe all import tropical agricultural products that grow in
tropical climates by air.
Secondly, many people get employment in this field. Small farmers have a chance to
expand globally and it increases the overall economy of the country. Finally, it helps in
developing good relations between countries which helps in international cooperation
and peace. If countries are dependent upon one another’s economic success then
armed conflict would be less likely.
On the downside, importing foods can have a negative effect on local culture. This can
be seen in countries such as Japan where imported food has become more popular
than traditional, local produce, eroding people’s understanding of their own food
traditions. A second major disadvantage is pollution. When goods are transported
thousands of miles by road, sea and air, it increases pollution from exhaust fumes.
To put it in a nutshell, I pen down saying that, importing foods by air has both merits
and demerits but the pros outweigh the cons.
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