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===Agriculture and herding=== | ===Agriculture and herding=== | ||
5.6% of the land in Torlen 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. {{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. | 5.6% of the land in Torlen 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. | ||
{{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. | |||
Annual seaweed and kelp harvests on Torlen average approximately 500,000 metric tons, generating an estimated revenue of $100 million. This industry directly employs over 5,000 individuals. Ancillary industries like seaweed processing, equipment manufacturing, and logistics provide additional 1,500 jobs, bolstering the sector's overall economic impact. The government of Torlen actively supports seaweed farming through [[Science and Technology in Burgundie|research initiatives]], and infrastructure development, recognizing its potential for economic growth and environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration and nutrient absorption. | |||
===Natural resource extraction=== | ===Natural resource extraction=== | ||