Abstract
Climate change has emerged as one of the most critical global challenges affecting agricultural systems worldwide. Climate-vulnerable regions are particularly exposed to droughts, floods, erratic rainfall patterns, soil erosion, and declining fertility. These factors significantly threaten food security, rural income stability, and sustainable development. This research investigates the transformative role of sustainable agricultural biotechnology in strengthening climate resilience and ensuring long-term food security. A descriptive research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 120 respondents using a structured questionnaire through simple random sampling. Statistical tools were applied to analyse adoption levels, sectorial distribution, perceived benefits, and barriers. Findings indicate that biotechnology adoption improves yield stability, enhances soil health, reduces climate-induced crop losses, and strengthens adaptive capacity. However, financial constraints, technological awareness gaps, and infrastructure limitations remain major challenges. The study contributes original empirical insights and provides policy recommendations for scaling sustainable biotechnology in climate-sensitive regions.
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Biotechnology and sustainable agriculture.
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2023).
Climate change and food systems.