Thegreen revolution is the increase in agricultural production that has been made possible by the use of new types of crops and new farming methods, especially in developing countries.
green revolution in British English
noun
the introduction of high-yielding seeds and modern agricultural techniques in developing countries
green revolution in American English
US
the simultaneous development of new varieties of food plants and improved agricultural techniques, resulting in greatly increased crop yields
Examples of 'green revolution' in a sentence
green revolution
But the new green revolution taking place here is not so new.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A new green revolution is needed.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The green revolution: the new blueprint for a low-carbon economy.