Question

What are the disadvantages of using modern farming methods?

Answer 1

Modern farming methods:

1. Using tubewells for irrigation purposes.
2. Using HYV (High yielding varieties) seeds, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides for farming.
3. Using farm machinery like tractors and threshers.

Disadvantages of using modern farming methods are:

1. Modern farming methods have overused the natural resource base.
2. Increased use of fertilizers has led to the loss of soil fertility.
3. The use of groundwater for tube well irrigation has led to water depletion.
4. Modern farming methods require a great deal of capital.