Modern Agricultural Technologies an Asset to Farmers

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Modern Agricultural Technologies an Asset to
Farmers
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Traditional Farming in India

• India is an agricultural country, with more than
  half of the population dependant on agriculture,
  in order to survive. Traditionally, farming was
  an extremely physical occupation. Before planting
  any seeds, it is important to prepare the field.
  This includes the harrowing and ploughing. This
  was done either with a manual plough or with one
  drawn by an ox.
• These processes used to be extremely time
  consuming and it could take the farmer days, in
  order to prepare the field. Once this was done,
  it was time to plant the seeds. This was also
  extremely time-consuming as they had to be
  planted manually. All in all the process was
  crude, time consuming and extremely taxing on the
  farmer.

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Introduction of the Green Revolution

• Since the introduction of the Green Revolution,
  the Government has taken a number of steps to
  make sure that modern farming equipment are more
  freely available. This equipment includes the use
  of tractors, which go a long way in aiding
  agricultural activities. A plough can be attached
  to the back of the vehicle and the field can be
  prepared in quick time.
• In addition to this, a drill can be attached to
  the back of the tractor and it can be used to sow
  seeds. The vehicle can also be used to transport
  grains, fertilizers and other goods from one end
  of the farm to the next. Thus, the tractor proves
  to be a priceless asset for farmers.

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Support to Modern Agriculture to Help Farmers

• All these technologies come at a cost. In order
  to make them affordable to the farmers, the
  Government has introduced loans, which come with
  affordable rates of interest. They also offer
  other subsidies in order to aid the farmers in
  every way that they can.
• In this manner, modern technology can simplify
  the lives of farmers in every way possible. It is
  important that they are given access to this
  technology, so that they can put their best foot
  forward and thus increase the agricultural
  production of the nation.

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