A period of significant agricultural development in the mid-20th century, primarily in developing countries, focused on boosting food production through technology and new farming methods.

Genetically modified seeds designed to produce larger and more consistent crops, central to the Green Revolution's success.

Chemical compounds used to enhance plant growth, a key component of the Green Revolution's advancements.

Living organisms whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering, often to resist pests, diseases, or herbicides.

A term referring to high-yield varieties of seeds developed during the Green Revolution, instrumental in increasing agricultural productivity.

Agricultural practices that rely on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to enhance crop production.

The replacement of human labor with machines (e.g., tractors, harvesters) to increase efficiency in farming.

Processes involving the processing, canning, refining, and packaging of food products.

The use of genetic manipulation techniques to improve crop yields, pest resistance, and other desirable traits.

The process of selectively breeding plants to enhance desirable traits, such as yield, disease resistance, or nutritional content.

Positive: Increased food production, improved food security, economic benefits. Negative: Environmental degradation, dependence on technology, social disruption.

Both were key advancements; high-yield seeds increased crop yields, while synthetic fertilizers boosted plant growth, but both had environmental consequences.

Both experienced increased food production, but also faced environmental degradation and social disruption, though the specific impacts varied.

Green Revolution: High-input, technology-driven, increased yields. Traditional: Low-input, sustainable, lower yields, but less environmental impact.

Economic: Increased agricultural exports, higher farmer incomes. Social: Displacement of small farmers, increased income inequality.

Green Revolution: High environmental degradation due to chemical use. Organic farming: Lower environmental impact due to sustainable practices.

Green Revolution: Increased food production. Sustainable agriculture: Long-term environmental and social well-being.

Government: Provided funding and resources. International aid: Supported developing countries in implementing new technologies.

Large farmers: Benefited from increased yields and access to markets. Small farmers: Faced displacement and increased competition.

Before: Limited and inefficient. After: Widespread and more efficient, but also led to water depletion and environmental issues.

Causes: High-yield seeds, fertilizers, irrigation. Effects: Improved food security, economic benefits, environmental degradation.

Causes: Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides. Effects: Soil and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, health risks.

Causes: Adoption of modern agricultural technologies. Effects: Reliance on expensive inputs, market fluctuations, increased costs.

Causes: Displacement of small farmers. Effects: Increased income inequality, loss of traditional farming practices, rural-urban migration.

Causes: Higher crop yields, access to markets. Effects: Improved living standards, economic growth, increased agricultural exports.

Causes: Increased food production, improved food security. Effects: Better health outcomes, increased productivity, reduced mortality rates.

Causes: Overuse of synthetic fertilizers. Effects: Eutrophication, aquatic dead zones, contamination of drinking water sources.

Causes: Intensive chemical farming practices. Effects: Loss of soil fertility, reduced crop yields, increased erosion.

Causes: Higher crop yields, access to markets. Effects: Economic growth, improved trade balance, increased foreign exchange earnings.

Causes: Desire for pest resistance and higher yields. Effects: Increased crop production, reduced pesticide use (in some cases), concerns about health risks and environmental impacts.