Topic
Green Revolution
From the archive
Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Inputs & crop science, IndiaCrop diversification is a sure requirement in IndiaCrop diversification lets farmers spread risk and move to more profitable crops; in India, livestock and fisheries took a growing share of farm income between 1990-91 and 2002-03.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaThe Green Revolution, a blessing that became a baneThe Green Revolution raised output with HYV seeds, irrigation and chemicals, but left soil degradation, water pollution, farmer debt and regional inequality, especially in Punjab.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaOrganic farming in IndiaIndia has the largest number of organic producers and produced 2.75 million tonnes of certified organic products in 2019-20, led by Madhya Pradesh.