6. What consequences did the Green Revolution have for small farmers and the rural poor? 7. How can governments and aid organizations ensure that agricultural development helps small farmers? Summarize the brief's suggestion in your own words (point format is fine as well). 8. What natural resource did farmers need in order to fully capitalize on the technological development of the Green Revolution? 9. What steps can help reduce the negative environmental effects of Green Revolution technologies? 10. How did the Green Revolution indirectly affect the world's poor, and why are indirect effects likely to be weaker in the future?
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The Green Revolution had several consequences for small farmers and the rural poor. It led to increased agricultural productivity, but also increased income disparity as wealthier farmers were better able to afford the new technologies. This often resulted in Show more…
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