Question

Explain the positive and negative effects of the Green Revolution on the environment and the farming industry in general.

Answer 1

Green Revolution helps in Increase in production, specially of wheat and rice, increasing cropping intensity, growing more cash crops, food security, etc have been some positive effects of the green revolution on India agriculture sector.

Although it had several benefits, the Green Revolution also had some negative effects on the environment and society. ... In addition, the environment was negatively affected through increased pollution and erosion, more pressure on water systems, and higher rates of energy consumption

Answer 2

Green Revolution helps the farmers' income by booming its economy through using artificial or organic means of making plants grow fast. The negative effect is how these artificial fertilizers, or pesticides could affect the environment in long-term basis.