Agriculture in Puerto Rico

The agriculture industry in Puerto Rico constitutes over $800 million or about 0.69% of the island's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020. Currently the sector accounts for 15% of the food consumed locally. Experts from the University of Puerto Rico argued that these crops could cover approximately 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. 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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Primary sectors Agriculture Electricity Energy Fishing
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Agencies Department of Economic Development and Commerce Department of Treasury Economic Development Bank Government-owned corporations Planning Board Office of Management and Budget Public–Private Partnerships Authority
Assets Consolidated Fund General Fund Public Improvements Fund Special State Funds
Bond issuers AFI AFICA Authority for the Financing of the Infrastructure of Puerto Rico COFINA Government Development Bank Municipal Financing Agency
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Taxes Internal Revenue Code Sales and Use Tax Taxation in Puerto Rico
Trade associations Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Marketing, Industry, and Distribution of Food Made in Puerto Rico MIDA Manufacturers Association Puerto Rico Products Association United Retailers Center

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