Farmers who are using genetic engineering to grow pesticide-resistant crops are:
a. contributing to soil depletion.
b. wasting irrigation water from run-off.
c. reducing the use of petroleum and energy.
d. increasing the nutrient content of foods.
e. decreasing the nutrient content of foods.
Question 2
A farmer is growing wheat on rolling hills that have a variety of soil conditions and moisture. He is using computerized equipment to adjust irrigation and fertilizer application to each specific area. This is an example of:
a. high-input practice.
b. precision agriculture.
c. agribusiness.
d. integrated pest management.
e. aquaculture.