The Green Revolution, which began in the 1960s, saw the introduction of high-yield crop varieties, notably Norman Borlaug's semi-dwarf wheat, which tripled yields in developing nations. This agricultural transformation was crucial in combating hunger and food insecurity, particularly in countries like India and Mexico. The Green Revolution's innovations in farming techniques and crop genetics significantly increased food production, contributing to economic growth and improved nutrition. However, it also raised concerns about environmental sustainability and the socio-economic impacts on smallholder farmers.

The Green Revolution's introduction of high-yield varieties in the 1960s shaped global literary discussions on hunger, progress, and equity, influencing postcolonial poets like Agha Shahid Ali and Kamala Das to address these pressing issues in their works. Their poetry often critiques the socio-economic disparities exacerbated by agricultural advancements, highlighting the human cost of modernization.