Importance of agriculture to the economy
Agriculture is important to the national economy, accounting for 18% of the GDP in 1991, and employing 40% of the labour force. The principal crops are cotton, rice, wheat, sugar cane and maize. Food and livestock account for 8% of total exports. The country's self-sufficiency ratio of wheat increased from 25% in 1981 to 45% in 1992. Government agricultural policy, which is designed to enhance agriculture as a major contributor to the national economy, includes measures to promote privatization and decrease government controls and subsidies.
Sectoral Contributions to GDP and Employment
Source: Europa World Yearbook, 1994
