What aspect of farming does biotechnology NOT aim to improve?

Biotechnology in agriculture primarily focuses on enhancing various traits of crops, plants, and livestock to increase efficiency and productivity sustainably. Resistance to pests and diseases, resilience to abiotic stresses like drought and salinity, and crop yield enhancements are all direct benefits of biotechnological advancements.

On the other hand, soil nutrient removals do not align with the core objectives of biotechnology. The goal of biotechnology is generally to enhance the organisms being cultivated, enabling them to thrive better in their environments rather than to focus explicitly on the extraction or removal of nutrients from the soil. The overall aim is to improve agricultural productivity and resilience without adversely affecting soil health. Therefore, the option regarding soil nutrient removals correctly identifies a focus outside the direct goals of biotechnology in farming.