Hazards of Improved Crop Production Technology | Agriculture | Agronomy
The following points highlight the six major hazards of improved crop production technology. The hazards are: 1. Reduction in Biodiversity 2. Buildup of Pests, Diseases and Weeds 3. Hazards of Indiscriminate Use of Agrochemicals 4. Accelerated Soil Erosion 5. Irrigation Related Problems 6. Depletion of Soil Fertility. Hazard # 1. Reduction in Biodiversity: Development of high yielding cultivars has been [...]