The phrase
"green revolution" refers to a significant increase in agricultural production and food supply that occurred from the 1940s to 1960s. It mainly focused on developing new technologies, such as high-yielding crop varieties, improved irrigation systems, and modern farming techniques, to increase crop yields and feed a growing population. The term "green" signifies the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in agriculture. Overall, the
green revolution aimed to address food scarcity and hunger issues globally.
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