Farm Quote by M. S. Swaminathan
“After the Green Revolution, I came up with the concept of the Evergreen Revolution. In this we will see increase in farm productivity but without ecological harm.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Sustainable Agriculture, 1990
The Evergreen Revolution proposes boosting farm yields while preserving ecosystems, merging productivity with environmental stewardship.
In simple terms: Increase food without harming nature.
Key Takeaway
Adopt practices that grow food and protect Earth.
Themes
sustainability
agriculture
innovation
Mood
optimistic
strategic
Type
policy
environmental
When to use this quote
- farm planning
- policy development
- education programs
- community projects
Key Concepts
ecology
food security
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What trade‑offs are acceptable for higher yields?
- How can small farms adopt these ideas?
A Different Perspective
Balancing yields and ecology can be costly and complex.
