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Benefits And Drawbacks Of Hybrid-Rice Plans
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Egypt's agricultural sector is of great importance to the country's economy, accounting for nearly 20% of GDP, and employing nearly 30% of the working population. This is quite remarkable when one considers that only 3.5% of Egypt's landmass, mainly around the Nile delta, qualifies as agricultural land according to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Despite the fact that Egypt is a prolific producer of many crops, including tomatoes, potatoes, grapes and strawberries, the country remains one of the world's largest food importers, thanks to a rapidly growing population, which - at over 75mn - is one of