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Dear learners, in this unit, you will address the importance, roles and contributions of agriculture in developing countries. The unit will introduce roles and contributions of agriculture in Sub-Saharan African countries (SSA) and in the national economy in particular. Following this, the unique characteristics of agriculture in developing countries will be presented. Finally, it illustrates the fundamental relationships between agriculture and economic growth of developing nations.

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UNIT ONE: AGRICULTURE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES Introduction
lesson one

  • 1.1.      The Importance of Agriculture in Developing Economies
  • 1.2. The Roles and Contributions of Agriculture
  • 1.3. Characteristics of Agriculture in Developing Countries
  • 1.4. Agriculture and Economic Growth
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