What is one effect of the New Economic Policy (NEP) on the agricultural sector?

The New Economic Policy (NEP), introduced by Lenin in 1921, aimed to revive the Soviet economy after the devastation of the Russian Civil War. One significant effect of the NEP on the agricultural sector was the increase in food production.

Under the NEP, the government lifted the harsh grain requisition policies that had been in place, allowing peasants to sell their surplus produce on the market. This incentivized farmers to increase their production since they could benefit directly from the sale of their goods. As a result, many peasants expanded their cultivation efforts, leading to a rise in overall food production. This agricultural boost was vital for stabilizing the economy and reducing widespread famine, which had plagued the nation during the civil war period.

The other answers do not directly relate to the core impacts of the NEP on agriculture. While the policies of the NEP may have influenced prices or land ownership in broader economic terms, the primary and most immediate effect observed in the agricultural sector was indeed the increase in food production stimulated by the market incentives introduced with the NEP.