What is the difference between traditional farming and modern farming?
S. No | Traditional farming | Modern farming |
1. | In traditional farming, fertilizers in the form of manure, cow dung are used | In modern farming, chemical fertilizers, organic pesticides are used |
2. | Land or the fields are ploughed with cattle | Land or fields are ploughed with tractors, seed drillers etc |
3. | 2 crops can be sown at a time | 2 or more crops can be sown at a time |
4. | Yield is normal and it purely depends on weather | Best yields are obtained with High yielding variety of seeds |
5. | More labour is employed | Less labour is required as most of the work are done by machineries |