Millions Fed: Leaving the Plow Behind

The Green Revolution changed farmers' lives in India in the 1970s, increasing their crop yields by nearly 70% and allowing farmers to become self-sufficient. Due to over-tilling, however, the soil became depleted of nutrients. Learn how zero-tillage farming methods being used today are helping to retain nutrients and water by decreasing disturbance in the soil.

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