green revolution Flashcards
1
Q
what was the green revolution
A
was a time period that began the 1960s in which agriculture in India was converted into a modern industrial system through the adoption of technology
2
Q
what did people use during the green revolution
A
high yielding variety seeds, farming equipment, pesticides etc
3
Q
what were some advantages of the green revolution
A
starvation and famine have been reduced
more food grown on land which increases profit
4
Q
what are disadvantages of the green revolution
A
hyv crops need a lot of fertilisers to grow which increase pollution and costs
poorer farmers can’t afford hyv
