What is the difference between traditional agriculture and modern agriculture?

1) Farming is done using old practices and traditional equipments also called traditional farming. Ploughing of fields using bullock or ox is an example.

2) Cultivation is done using traditional seeds.

3) Irrigation is done using old techniques. Hence groundwater level is not reduced.

4) Labour:- This type of farming is more labour intensive and generates more job opportunities for local people.

5) Productivity:- The production is low as traditional seeds and natural fertilizers are used.

6) Soil Fertility:- Soil Fertility is not hampered because of the use of natural fertilizers.

1) Farming done using modern and technical methods is called Modern farming. Using of tractors to plough the field is an example.

2) Crops are cultivated using High-Yielding variety (HYV) seeds.

3) Irrigation is done using tube wells. Hence groundwater level gets gradually depleted.

4) Many types of crops can be cultivated from the same land area through multiple cropping.

5) Since machines are required for most of the processes, the job opportunities created our less

6) The yield is high due to the usage of HYV seeds and chemical fertilisers.

7) Soil fertility gradually decreases because of the use of chemical fertilizers.

Above are few major differences between Traditional farming and Modern farming.