What is the importance of agriculture?

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What is the importance of agriculture?

  1. Agriculture provides employment opportunities only in rural areas.
  2. Agriculture is essential for food production and food security. ✓
  3. Agriculture has no significant impact on the economy or global trade.
  4. Agriculture is primarily focused on the production of cash crops for export.

Explanation

Agriculture provides food for human survival – the most basic necessity. Without agriculture, modern civilization could not exist. It feeds billions daily.

Additional importance: raw materials for industry (cotton, rubber, timber), employment (largest employer in Nigeria), foreign exchange (cocoa, palm oil exports), and economic development foundation.

Agriculture also preserves landscapes, supports rural communities, and maintains traditional knowledge. Food security depends on agricultural productivity.

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