Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND ECO-SYSTEM RESTORATION

The global movement toward regenerative agriculture is a big change in how we take care of our natural environment. This farming method focuses on enhancing soil health and promoting biodiversity, (18) ____________. When farmers eliminate their reliance on chemical fertilizers, they can help the soil take in more carbon, which is crucial for mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.

However, starting these greener farming methods is often hard because of money problems. Small farmers, who have to pay high costs and get very little help from the government, (19) ____________ rather than adopting long-term sustainable models. This economic pressure prevents many farmers from making the essential transition to organic methods. (20) ____________. If governments don't give more financial support, the gap between environmental goals and farming reality will continue to widen.

Furthermore, success in nature restoration depends on a mix of local knowledge, community engagement, and (21) ____________. These elements must work together to ensure that conservation efforts are effective and fit the local culture. While some regions have witnessed a great recovery of native flora, others still struggle with land quality. (22) ____________, particularly when local communities are empowered to manage their own resources through innovative land-use agreements.

Question 18:

A. where these practices are considered essential for agricultural results

B. these methods ensure food output rather than global food security

C. every method improves food output but is not essential for global security

D. all of which are considered essential for global food security