<p>The green revolution, since its introduction and implementation in Colombia in the first half of the 20th century, has transformed the way of performing agriculture; by linking production factors to a set of integrated technologies, which offered higher yields and production increases in smaller areas. This research establishes that during the study period between 1970 and 2014, environmental degradation has occurred, and it is agricultural production that is responsible for a series of negative effects on the sustainability of natural resources. Through existing statistical data for this period, an analysis of the environmental implications related to agriculture is carried out.</p>