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Passage: Pakistan’s agricultural sector employs a large share of the workforce, yet many farmers still rely on outdated irrigation methods that waste large amounts of water. Drip irrigation, which delivers water directly to plant roots, can cut water usage significantly while improving crop yields. Despite these benefits, high installation costs remain a major barrier for small landholders seeking to adopt the technology. Question: What can be inferred about small landholders and drip irrigation?
A. The government has banned them from using it
B. They have already widely adopted it
C. Many are unable to afford adopting it despite its benefits ✅
D. They are not interested in improving yields
