FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a traditional farming practice?
A
Manure as fertilizer
B
Biological pest control
C
Irrigation drip systems
D
Irrigation ditches
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The traditional methods of irrigation include moat, chain pump, dhekli and rahat. Modern methods comprise the use of sprinklers and drip system of irrigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drip Irrigation System In the drip irrigation, we lay plastic pipes in rows near the crops or plants. These pipes have holes in them. The water seeps from these holes drop by drop, hence the name drip irrigation. Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient irrigation methods as it reduces water wastage in agriculture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Drip irrigation is not a traditional method of irrigation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The traditional methods of irrigation include moat, chain pump, dhekli and rahat (lever system). Modern methods refers to the usage of sprinklers and drip system of irrigation.

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