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"The modern means of irrigation are gaining popularity." Give two reasons to justify this statement.
Topic: Modern irrigation
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(1) Sprinklers and drip systems apply water with high efficiency and little wastage, raising the yield. (2) They are environment-friendly, conserving water where the older methods squander it.
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