Agriculture in Macau is a minor industry in

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. Approximately 2% of Macau's land is used for agricultural purposes.

History

Macau has been fully dependent on food imports since early ages, mainly from

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Produce

Macau has a small area of land under cultivation to grow fresh vegetables. The territory also has a small livestock industry, which supplies chickens and ducks to restaurants. Macau also has a small fishing fleet, which supplies fish to restaurants and fish markets.

Economy

Agriculture sector contributes around 1% of its

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(GDP). It employs less than 1% of the workforce in Macau.

Tourism

* Natural and Agrarian Museum

References

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