In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Poor soil management practices and the use of heavy machinery have destroyed the soil structure making it unsuitable for plant growth.

Courses of Action:

I: The farmers should plant cover crops to improve the degraded soil.

II: The farmers should increase the use of artificial machinery for reducing the effort in ploughing.