Difference between traditional and modern method of farming?
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Methods developed by early times (with a longer history of usage) and have been adopted by various organizations even now can be called traditional methods. The methods developed in more recent years (with a relative short history of usage) are modern methods.
In sprinkler irrigation method, water is taken from source to the fields through pipes, whereas in surface irrigation methods only 30-45 per cent water reaches the crops. Such loss of water is avoided in sprinkler irrigation method.
Traditional Methods of Farming Modern Methods of Farming
1. The outdated and old methods of farming used from earlier times are known as traditional methods of farming. 1. New and scientific methods of farming which are used nowadays are known as modern methods of farming.
2. These methods are time consuming and production is also low. 2. There methods are quick, efficient and easy to used and lead to higher production in less time.
3. Old methods like irrigating lands with the help of Persian wheels are used. 3. Machinery like tractors and threshers are used.
4. Traditional seeds are used. 4. HYV seeds, irrigation, chemical fertilisers, pesticides etc. are used.
5. Farmers are dependent on monsoon rain. 5. Farmers are not dependent on monsoon rain as they have provision of tube wells for irrigation.
6. Cow-dung and other natural manure are used as fertilisers. 6. Chemical fertilisers are pesticides are used.
7. Traditional farming methods do not require more inputs which are manufactured in industry. 7. Modern farming methods required more inputs which are manufactured in industry.