The primary sector, also known as the primary production sector or the extraction sector, is the sector of the economy that deals with the extraction and harvesting of natural resources. It includes activities such as agriculture, fishing, mining, forestry, and quarrying. The primary sector is essential for providing raw materials and food to sustain the economy and other sectors. The products from the primary sector are typically used as inputs in the secondary and tertiary sectors for further processing, manufacturing, and service provision.
