Resource Reliance: Green Revolution, past attempt at food security

Question 1

the green revolution

Answer 1

range of agricultural innovations that began in 1960s to increase food production in LIDCs
- hybrid HYVs of crops like rice and wheat
- cross breeding animals to improve tolerance to harsh environmental conditions like droughts
- increased use of agrochemicals
- increased water control & irrigation schemes

Question 2

social and economic problems of the green revolution

Answer 2

• poor farmers took out loans for agrochemicals and HYVs
• use of agrochemicals can be dangerous
• only rich farmers can afford mechanisation