Agriculture and Rural Land–Use

Food crops have been replaced by biofuel crops on some lands, changing their use and market dynamics.

Urban agriculture has significantly expanded as biofuels are now produced within city limits.

Biofuel demand has had little to no effect on traditional agricultural land use worldwide.

There has been a global decrease in arable land as food production is prioritized over biofuels.

North America

Middle East

Western Europe

Southeast Asia

Urban revolution

Neolithic revolution

Industrial revolution

Scientific revolution

It promotes genetic diversity among domesticated species.

It decreases biodiversity due to the dominance of a single crop.

It increases biodiversity by providing different habitats.

It has no significant impact on local biodiversity levels.

more land will be required to produce enough food

more food will be imported

more stress will be placed on its soil

agricultural land will be used more efficiently

Increased cultural heritage preservation as GMO crops can replicate traditional varieties no longer viable under current conditions.

Strengthened resilience against climate change effects because GMOs can be engineered to withstand extreme weather events better than non-GMOs.

Dependency on purchased seeds from biotech companies could undermine local seed-saving practices and autonomy.

A reduction in malnutrition through consistent access to high-yield GMO crops that are fortified with essential nutrients.

Assuming constant land rent values around urban centers remains a valid component despite fluctuations caused by non-agricultural developments.

Adjusting for modern transportation advancements that lessen proximity constraints typical within von Thünen's original isolated state construct is necessary in today's context.

Presuming unchanged consumer preferences for perishable goods, thereby retaining the ring placement accuracy of the model's predictions.

Ignoring multinational agribusiness influences adhering strictly to zoning concepts outlined in von Thunen’s time period.

Mixed crop and livestock

Plantation farming

Grain farming

Mediterranean agriculture

Losses among smallholder farmers who cannot compete economically could lead to substantial rural-urban migration exacerbating urban issues much faster than complex societies can handle effectively.

Enhancements in overall dietary quality and abundance could result from an influx of imported luxury foods that replace staple diets, creating a paradox of overnutrition in the midst of existing malnutrition problems.

Increased reliance on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) could necessitate a comprehensive restructuring of the entire educational system to accommodate new technology-based agronomic techniques.

Dramatic reductions in carbon footprint could result from the widespread adoption of agroforestry and permaculture principles, spearheading a national movement towards environmental conservation and sustainability.

Increased reliance on greenhouse farming

Decrease in coastal farming

Shift toward cooler regions

Expansion into desert areas