Green Revolution
by Janice Yoo
WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA?
-Capable of growing crops on a massive scale
-Produces plants that are resistant to pests and herbicides
-Allows farmers to grow and export cash crops for profit
-Provides better management for yields and high-yield grain
ECONOMIC, SOCIOLOGICAL, AND POLITICAL BENEFITS
-Boosts industrial growth
-Improves the quality of life of people living in villages
-Creates plenty of jobs not only for agricultural workers but also industrial workers by creation of factories and hydro-electric power stations