Question

Why are modern farming techniques referred to as a 'package programme'? Are they more or less expensive?

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Explanation:

The new technology adopted in the Indian agriculture during mid 1960s is consisted of several ingredients like HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation and improved machines and tools like tractors, pump sets etc. All these together are termed as ‘package programme. If any one of these elements is missing, there will be no significant remarkable impact on productivity per hectare of land.