B2 – Upper Intermediate
One problem farmers face is overwatering. It would help them a lot if they could get an advice regarding the proper amount of irrigation water to prevent them from overwatering their fields.
Farmers are now getting tips via text messages in Pakistan to make sure they get access to information for their irrigation needs in the quickest time possible.
Click on the article for more information on this way of disseminating information to farmers:
https://www.voanews.com/a/pakistan-farmers-get-tips-via-text/3917603.html?src=voa-editor-picks
Discussion Questions:
1. How does this new program help the farmers?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the said program?
3. Should farmers rely on this technology?
4. What are other ways to help farmers better?