| Agriculture plays a crucial role in the development of the Indian economy. About two thirds of the population is dependent on the agriculture sector. Among the various states of the country, Andhra Pradesh is an agriculturally important state in India. It is the third largest producer of rice and groundnuts while it is second in cotton and sunflower. International trade promotes the economic development of a country. It widens the market and increases the inducement to invest income and saving through more efficient allocation. India has comparative advantage in agriculture, so that there is considerable scope for raising farm income and employment by stepping up agro-based exports. |