Agriculture in Puerto Rico

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The industry of agriculture in Puerto Rico constitutes about $808 million USD or about 0.8% of the island's gross domestic product (GDP).^[1] The infrastructure of "traditional" crops is affected, but that is where the widespread use of hydroponic crops is relevant; the main concern with them is actually cost, since indoor structures should be safe from nature. Experts from the University of Puerto Rico argued that these crops could cover approx. 30% of the local demand, particularly that of smaller vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, etc. and several kinds of tubers that are currently being imported, opening the door to eventual exportation. The existence of a thriving agricultural economy has been prevented due to a shift in priorities towards industrialization, bureaucratization, mismanagement of terrains, lack of alternative methods and a deficient workforce. Its geographical location within the Caribbean exacerbates these issues, making the scarce existing crops propense to the devastating effects of Atlantic hurricanes.

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↑ http://www.gdb-pur.com/economy/documents/PREconomicFactSheet2013-Dec.pdf

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Agriculture in Puerto Rico

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