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Concept

Green Revolution

A vibrant green field with neatly arranged rows of crops and a single sprouting plant in the center symbolizes the Green Revolution concept.

The Green Revolution refers to a period of intense agricultural technology transfer that occurred between the 1950s and the late 1960s. It was characterized by the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and expanded irrigation infrastructure, particularly in developing nations. The movement fundamentally altered global food production, staving off predicted mass famines but introducing lasting ecological challenges tied to chemical runoff and intensive water use.

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