There was a time when people in India used to farm for a living or to survive. They trade their crop or land for legal transactions in the barter system. Farming was the only thing they did on a daily basis. After that people gradually progressed towards new experiences and relocated to the city in order to survive. They learned about current technologies and facilities, which inspired farmers to begin farming with fresh ideas and equipment. India is the only country in the world where agriculture is a significant part of the economy, accounting for over 17% of total GDP and employing more than 60% of the population. A term used to describe the transformation of agriculture into an industrial system using current technology is named Green Revolution.
The great agriculture scientist M.S. Swaminathan was the main source to lead this green revolution. He is widely regarded as India’s “Father of the Green Revolution in India. He applied agricultural science and technology to increase agricultural output in developing countries. That was the farmer’s golden ticket to learn more about agriculture and advance in his career. In West Bengal, the eastern plains of the Ganges River had similar results. In terms of regional results, as the world’s second massive agricultural land holds India, the Green Revolution was most successful in Punjab and Haryana. In other words, the Green Revolution only impacted areas that were already in a better agricultural position. Other sections of India, however, saw less dramatic results. And then advanced farming practices have prompted farmers to enter the agricultural sector.
Green Revolution technology has resulted in increasing gaps in economic development within and within regions. On the other hand, the Green Revolution had a negative impact, causing a slew of problems, mostly owing to poor environmental implications. The rising use of agrochemical-based pest and weed control in various crops has had an impact on both the environment and human health.
Agriculture business became the trademark of India’s agricultural income. The Green Revolution benefits large farmers with 10 hectares or more of land the most since they have the financial means to purchase farm implements, better seeds, and fertilizers, as well as arrange for regular irrigation water supplies to their crops. Prior to the Green Revolution, the main crops farmed were rice, millets, sorghum, wheat, maize, and barley. Where once farming was merely a means of subsistence, it has evolved into an industrial enterprise.
Manufacturing of agricultural products and the emergence of a machine-driven industry began. Farming implements are now being manufactured by companies.
Yes, but there is a clear distinction between fake and pure quality in modern and traditional farming. The Green Revolution introduced time management, law manpower, modern technology, minimal effort, and rapid growth. Perhaps there is a quality difference, but we also have new crop species that are extremely good in shape and have high quality. It’s a pity that all of this has occurred. However, our farmers in India are still in poor health in financial situations. They are struggling to get their profit but as the shining cloud, they are one and only the “Annadata” for all of us, the most important part of our country.