Agriculture in Sierra Leone
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Agriculture in Sierra Leone is a significant part of the economy of Sierra Leone, with it accounting for 58 percent national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2007.[1] Two-thirds of the population of Sierra Leone are involved in subsistence agriculture.[2]
The agricultural sector grew by about 14 percent in 2007, led by crops, and five percent in 2008.[1] Despite this growth the country is a net importer of food;[1] for example, in 2004 19,000 tonnes of rice was imported.[3]