What is the primary objective of agricultural research?

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What is the primary objective of agricultural research?

  1. Increasing crop diversity
  2. Developing new farming technologies
  3. Enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability ✓
  4. Promoting organic farming practices

Explanation

Agricultural research primarily aims to enhance productivity and sustainability. Scientists develop higher-yielding varieties, better farming methods, and solutions to agricultural problems.

Crop diversity, new technologies, and organic practices are means to achieve the main goal – not ends in themselves. Research focuses on producing more food sustainably for growing populations.

Nigerian research institutes (IITA, NCRI, ARCN) work on improving local crops, controlling pests, and adapting farming to climate change – all serving productivity and sustainability.

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