Green Revolution (agricultural revolution)

The Green Revolution was a period starting in the 1940s and gaining momentum in the 1960s, when new farming techniques, high-yield crop varieties, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and advanced irrigation methods significantly increased food production worldwide. It aimed to address food shortages by making agriculture more efficient, especially in developing countries. While it helped prevent famine and supported population growth, it also brought challenges like environmental damage, resource depletion, and increased reliance on chemicals. Overall, the Green Revolution transformed agriculture into a more productive but complex system, contributing to global food security while raising sustainability concerns.