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Agricultural Practices II

Agricultural Practices II

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

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Modern agricultural practices have had a big impact on our environment. During the Green Revolution, the transition between traditional and modern agricultural practices occurred. With this, we see genetically-modified crops, high inputs for high crop yields, and mechanization. We also see agricultural practices such as clear-cutting, tilling, and slash-and-burn farming.