Historical event

Green Revolution

Date: 1950s-1960s

A series of research, development, and technology transfer initiatives that increased agricultural production worldwide, particularly in developing countries, through high-yielding crop varieties, fertilizers, and modern farming techniques.

Tags: green revolution, agriculture, crop yields, food security, high-yielding varieties, fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, farming technology, wheat, rice, norman borlaug, food production, population growth, developing countries

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