Which of the following is an objective of agricultural development programs?

Which of the following is an objective of agricultural development programs?

  1. Maximizing profits for individual farmers
  2. Increasing dependency on external inputs
  3. Enhancing sustainable agricultural practices ✓
  4. Expanding land holdings for large-scale farms

Explanation

Agricultural development programs aim to: increase food production, improve farmer incomes, ensure food security, create rural employment, and supply raw materials for industry.

Specific objectives may include: introducing improved technologies, expanding irrigation, improving rural infrastructure, providing credit access, and developing market systems.

Nigerian programs like the Anchor Borrowers Programme and Agricultural Transformation Agenda target these objectives with varying approaches.