The Green Revolution!
by Julia Sircar
Ways the Green Revolution Can Boost Your Economy:
- Jobs can be created both in and out of the country.
- The country can gain more economic wealth and pay off any loans or debts.
- Economic approval can be won from more developed countries.
Green Revolution in India
Above is a graph of the growth of wheat production since the Green Revolution in India.
Genetically Engineered Seeds
Seeds such as these of the Jatropha plant have been genetically engineered and experimented with so that they have a higher yield than others of the same kind.
Invention and Introduction of New Technology
The diffusion of technology like the combine helps increase productivity and yield of crops.
Political and Social Advantages of the Green Revolution:
- Approval can be gained from other countries and foreign relationships can be increased or improved.
- Political parties can rise to power as a result of the Green Revolution.
Your Country Can Increase Production, Amount of Farmland, Farmers and Efficiency!
India became one of the world's biggest grain producers after the Green Revolution and yields were improved by over 30%. As a result of such amazing results with the HYV seeds used in wheat, rice, millet and corn, India became a global exporter.