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5.6% of the land in Torlen, around 3045 hectares, is cultivated for agricultural and herding purposes. Citrus (grapefruit and orange) exports are the main agricultural export of Torlen. Other than citrus, notable agricultural subsectors include bananas, mangos, vegetables (mostly tomatoes, avocadoes, and onion), and poultry.  

====Seaweed farming====

{{wp|Seaweed farming}} is the largest agricultural industry in Torlen, with much of the harvested {{wp|kelp}} being used for fertilizer. There are 6 large-scale commercial kelp farms that are primarily focused on the export market. The primary species cultivated are {{wp|Eucheuma cottonii}} (a red seaweed valued for {{wp|carrageenan}} production), {{wp|Kappaphycus alvarezii}} (another red seaweed with carrageenan applications), and {{wp|Sargassum fluitans}} (a brown seaweed used for biofuel and fertilizer). Additionally, various kelp species, including {{wp|Laminaria digitata}} and {{wp|Saccharina latissima}}, are farmed for their {{wp|alginates}}, utilized in food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.