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Benefits
The agriculture sector
is one of the more important economic drivers for ECER.
One of its primary targets is to increase local production
and to reduce reliance on imports of crop-based products,
livestock and fish.
The bustle of agriculture-related activities
in ECER will benefit many. These benefits will include:
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Increasing the
income of farmers & fishermen who
are mainly in the poverty group
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Providing opportunities
for employment
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Increasing
fruit and vegetables production for fresh markets
as well as processing for local and export markets
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Adequate and
reliable supply of high quality and safe beef,
mutton, poultry and fish to meet the domestic
demand for fresh as well as value-added processed meats
& fish
- Development of a strong
production base and marketing potential
for the region
- Improvement of breeding
quality and quantity for cattle and goats through
the nucleus breeding and research centres
- Improving entrepreneurial
opportunities through value added activities
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