Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

PRIMARY SECTOR

The Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing industry encompasses a wide range of activities focused on cultivating, managing, and harvesting natural resources. This sector plays a crucial role in the global economy and the daily lives of billions of people, by providing food, raw materials, and sustainable sources of energy. With technological innovations and sustainable agricultural practices, this industry has created new opportunities for efficiency, environmental protection, and economic growth.

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Agriculture and related service activities

About

The Agriculture, hunting and related services for agriculture and hunting industry encompasses all activities related to the production, processing and distribution of agricultural products, hunting wild game and the provision of services required to carry out these activities. Agricultural activities include crop cultivation and livestock breeding, while the services provided to agriculture and hunting focus on providing support and advice to farmers and hunters, as well as the sale of equipment and materials required for these activities.

Forestry and logging

About

The forestry sector includes all activities related to the management, exploitation, and protection of forests. This includes, for example, planting new trees, harvesting wood for use in the timber industry and the production of paper and pulp, conducting forestry research, and monitoring the health of forests. Additionally, the sector also offers services such as the sale of wood and wood products, the construction of roads and paths in forests, and the organization of hunting parties

Fishing and aquaculture

About

The fisheries and aquaculture industry is an important sector in the food industry, which is involved in the catching and breeding of various types of fish and shellfish. The industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including commercial fishing in open seas, the aquaculture of fish and shellfish in closed waters, and the processing and distribution of fish and shellfish for consumption.