Economy

Economy September 7, 2019 | 8:34 am

The contribution of agriculture to the economy has doubled in recent years

From 2012 to 2018, the contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy increased from RD $ 112 billion to more than RD $ 228 billion, according to Agriculture Minister Osmar Benítez. Benítez said at the same time that production went from 115 million quintals of food to more than 211 million quintals, according to a statement from the institution. ... Read more