Question

Explain with example how modern farming methods lead to increase in production

but at the same time leads to degrading of environment. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Advantages of using modern farming methods are:

(i) Modern machinery like tractors and threshers when used in farming make ploughing and harvesting faster.

(ii) With the use of HYV seeds the production of wheat has increased manifold.

(iii) Farmers now have greater amounts of surplus wheat to sell in the markets which eventually has improved their economic condition.

Disadvantages of using modern farming methods are:

1.Excessive use of fertilizers cause salinity and depletion of micronutrients in soil.

2. It leades to disguised unemployment.

3. Modern machines are costly and are not affordable by everyone.

4. The originality of product is decreasing

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