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Was the Green Revolution ultimately beneficial or harmful for farmers?

Was the Green Revolution ultimately beneficial or harmful for farmers once we look beyond short-term yield gains and consider its long-term impacts on farmer livelihoods, inequality, debt, environmental sustainability, and rural social structures?

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By Vishal Answered 6 months ago

 From my experience, the Green Revolution had both beneficial and harmful effects on farmers. I have seen that while it significantly increased crop yields and national food security, it also led to greater dependence on chemical fertilizers, water-intensive practices, and mechanization, which burdened small-scale farmers. I would recommend evaluating regional variations, as wealthier farmers often gained more than marginal farmers, who sometimes fell into debt. Overall, it improved food production but created challenges in sustainability, equity, and long-term soil health, highlighting the need to balance productivity with social and ecological considerations.

 

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