The two farming practices that use water most efficiently are:
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Planting perennial crops - Perennial crops typically require less water over time as their root systems are more established and can access moisture from deeper soil layers.
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Using drip irrigation - Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plant roots, minimizing evaporation and runoff, making it a very efficient water usage method.
The other options, such as planting annual crops and using sprinklers, generally tend to use water less efficiently.