Distinguish between traditional methods of farming and modern methods of farming. According to the 9th class
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student-name Priyanka Agarwal answered this
1285 helpful votes in Social Science, Class XI-Humanities
> between modern farming methods and traditional farming methods is the physical
> process of cultivation.
>
> Traditionally
> method of farming involved manual Ploughing the field row by row and in the modern method we use a machine,
> comparatively the end result is must better and less time consuming. Similarly
> there are several differences owing to the advanced technology, genetically
> engineered plants, better pest control, better farming techniques etc.
>
> Use of fertilizer
> on crops has also changes, traditionally farmers used manure of farm animals,
> but now chemical fertilizers have taken over.
>
> Modern methods of
> watering crops are much easier compared to the traditional method of hand
> watering.
>
> However Tradition
> methods of farming are more environmentally friendly and sustainable than
> modern methods of farming. Traditionally there was manpower but less chemical
> and technological power involved in farming hence resulting in organically
> grown commodities that were much safer for humans as well as Mother Nature.
>
> Of course with the
> help of modern farming methods things are done a lot quickly. Hence farmers are
> able to meet the demands of the consumers and at the same time make more
> profit.