what is green revolution?It's advantages and disadvantages
Answers
A large increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of artificial fertilizers , pesticides and high yield crop varieties .
Merits :-
1) higher yield due to the use of HYV seeds .
2) higher yield enabled farmers to sell the surplus food in the market and earn more .
3) pesticides and insecticides are able to protect the crops from pests and insects .
4) a good irrigation system is able to enhance crop production .
Demerits :-
1) loss of soil fertility due to increased use of chemical fertilizers .
2) the chemical fertilizers , easily soluble in water , can dissolve in the groundwater and pollute it .
3) They can kill bacteria and other microorganism helpful for the soil .
4) excessive use of fertilizers can also make the soil alkaline and unfit for cultivation .
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