UPSC Notes

Modern agriculture represents an evolving paradigm of agricultural advancements and farming methodologies aimed at enhancing efficiency while minimizing the utilization of natural resources such as water, land, and energy to meet global demands for food, fuel, and fiber. 

In the 1970s, the term “permaculture” was coined by two Australians named Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. The term itself is a fusion of “permanent agriculture” or “permanent culture.”

Organic farming and natural farming are two distinct agricultural approaches that prioritize sustainability, environmental health

Natural Farming is a traditional, sustainable farming technique that prioritizes chemical-free practices and minimal reliance on manufactured inputs and equipment. 

Organic fertilizers and biofertilizers represent environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional chemical fertilizers, gaining increasing recognition

The utilization of fertilizer in India has witnessed a significant surge since the inception of the Green Revolution in the mid-1960s. 

Plants, being living organisms, rely on nutrients for their survival, growth, reproduction, and development. 

Sustainable agriculture and natural farming represent pivotal paradigms in modern agricultural practices, emphasizing harmony with nature

The Evergreen Revolution entails integrating ecological principles into the development and adoption of technology to mitigate environmental or social harm. 

The term “Green Revolution” denotes the rapid increase in food grain production achieved through the utilization of high-yielding variety seeds.