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Passage: Pakistan’s agricultural sector employs a large share of the workforce, yet many farmers still rely on outdated irrigation methods that waste large amounts of water.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 is the main idea of the passage?
A. Modern irrigation could help farmers, but cost limits its adoption ✅
B. Pakistani farmers no longer face water shortages
C. Agriculture employs very few people in Pakistan
D. Drip irrigation is banned for small landholders
