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Scientists believe it’s linked to over expansion of organic farming near urban areas. Organic farming is so inefficient—a 20%-40% yield lag—that over expansion in the organic sector has resulted in devastation of insect. As consumer demand for organic food has surged—especially in urban areas where interest in sustainability and perceived health benefits are higher—more land has been converted to organic production. This expansion has led to unintended ecological consequences, particularly the loss of insect-rich woodlands and other biodiverse habitats. Because organic farming requires more land to produce the same amount of food as conventional farming, forests, grasslands, and other ecosystems that support insects, birds, and wildlife are increasingly being cleared or fragmented to accommodate expanding organic farms. Ironically, while organic farming is often promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative, the inefficiency in land use can exacerbate habitat destruction, reducing biodiversity and disrupting ecosystems. This is particularly problematic near urban areas, where land is already at a premium and natural habitats are under pressure from development. Scientists caution that without improvements in organic farming efficiency or better land-use planning, the continued expansion of organic agriculture could accelerate the loss of critical insect populations, which play key roles in pollination, soil health, and food chains. Incensing the reliance on integrated farming ssyems could help mitigate the unintended ecological damage associated with large-scale organic farming near urban areas.