Fiveable
Fiveable

Agriculture modernization

Definition

Agriculture modernization refers to the process of utilizing new farming techniques and technology to increase productivity and efficiency in agriculture.

Related terms

Green Revolution: A period when agricultural productivity increased dramatically due to new advances in seed variety and farming practices; it is an example of agriculture modernization.

Mechanized Farming: This involves using machinery (like tractors or combine harvesters) instead of manual labor for farming tasks. It's a key part of agricultural modernization.

Sustainable Agriculture: This is a method of farming that focuses on producing long-term crops and livestock while having minimal effects on the environment. It often incorporates elements of modernized agriculture but also emphasizes environmental sustainability.

"Agriculture modernization" appears in:

collegeable - rocket pep

Are you a college student?

  • Study guides for the entire semester

  • 200k practice questions

  • Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab



© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.


© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.