Question

which of the following is not a way that new technology impacted farmers in the new millennium?
a. the development of insect resistant crops
b. genetically engineered livestock
c. decreased productivity
d. increased demand for organic foods

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

New technologies in farming, like insect - resistant crops (a) and genetically engineered livestock (b), are designed to boost productivity. Also, consumer trends towards organic foods (d) are influenced by new tech - related awareness. Decreased productivity (c) goes against what new farming tech aims to achieve, as tech like precision agriculture and GMOs is meant to increase, not decrease, productivity.

Answer:

C. decreased productivity