Green revolution is associated with loss of soil fertility. In the light of the statement, mention 5 problems caused by modern farming.
Answers
The Modern World has a lot of advantages due to increase in technology.
Due to excess use of fertilizers, soil infertility is increasing.
Farmers are incapable of investing more and more money.
Sometimes the groundwater also gets polluted at an higher extent and it may deplete as it is used excessively.
Thank you hope you got a idea of how modern techniques causes problems .
Explanation:
Environment has been adversely affected by the green revolution, because:
i) In many areas, green revolution is associated with the loss of soil fertility due to excessive use of
chemical fertilizers.
ii) Continuous use of ground water for tube wells, irrigation has reduced the water table below the ground.
iii) Pesticides and insecticides pollute surface water.
iv) Chemical fertilizers kill some necessary bacteria like nitrogen fixing bacteria that plays an essential role
in providing natural fertility to the soil
v) Green revolution has limitations and puts adverse effect on environment as well as natural resources.
The over use of land and chemicals has created the problems of severe pollution.