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PAGE  PAGE 57 5. AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ACTIVITIES AGRICULTURE 5.1 Sustainable growth in agriculture sector is the “need of the hour” not only for the state of Andhra Pradesh but also for the country as a whole. Economy of Andhra Pradesh continues to be predominantly agrarian. The dependence of rural labour force on agriculture and allied activities is quite evident and is likely to continue on the same lines in the near future. Apart from direct impact of agricultural growth on generation of rural employment and incomes its significant secondary linkages with the development of rural