Question

How is poor technology affecting agricultural productivity?

Answer 1

• In India, majority of the farming is still done with old traditional technology. -> Obsolete and worn put equipment, old ideologies, lesser mechanization, etc. all reduces agricultural productivity.
• Farmers also use traditional seeds instead of modern hybrid seeds which can give higher productivity.
• Many farmers use traditional manure such as cow dung instead of chemical fertilizers. This also reduces the productivity.
• Indian farmers do not use pesticides in sufficient quantity. As a result, the crops catch disease and the productivity suffers.