The importance of agriculture
People depend on a wide range of agricultural products in almost all aspects of life, e.g.,
- nutrition is a key determinant of human health
- provider of energy – fuel-wood and medicinal plants
- fibre
“Agriculture” is a key economic driver. It is central to:
- individual livelihoods
- poverty alleviation
- nations’ economic growth, e.g., agriculture contributes between 40 and 60% of the GDP of many African countries
“Agriculture” key to a healthy biosphere