What is the primary sector and what are its activities

Image: Slideshare

The economic activity It is divided into three sectors that are very well defined and that are essential for countries to progress. These are aimed at obtaining material goods and services and are divided into the primary sector, secondary and tertiary, although at present the quaternary sector has been created by definition, which includes new elements nascent. In this lesson from a TEACHER we are going to talk about what is the primary sector and what are its activities.

We begin the lesson on what the primary sector is and what its activities are by focusing on definition. They are the economic activities that have to do with extraction, collection and transformation of resources that is in nature. Therefore, the people who work in this sector are what make it possible for the rest of the population to eat, dress and even have luxury items (such as minerals).

These sectors are found in all the countries of the world, although some exploit them more than others, also depending on the natural wealth that the country has. As a general rule, if a country has its greatest power dedicated to the primary sector, it is usually considered an underdeveloped country since in theory there must be a balance.

In this other lesson from a TEACHER we will discover the differences between the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors so that you know them in depth.

Image: Primary Teacher

We continue with the lesson of what is the primary sector and what are its activities, now going on to talk about the different activities carried out within the sector:

Cattle raising

It is one of the main activities of the primary sector, on many occasions it can reach around 35% of the total sector, being a fundamental part for the feeding of the population as well as for obtaining materials from the animals.

farming

Undoubtedly, it is a fundamental activity for the life of all the populations of the world, since since it began its journey in the Neolithic, this has been the source of life for all civilizations. Today, there are underdeveloped countries that have their economic base centered on this, since they are dedicated to act as a granary for other countries, especially developed ones, that are not so interested in exercising this activity.

Aquaculture

An activity that focuses on raising different species of fish, algae or mollusks in fresh or salty water environments in an artificial way. Among these, the well-known fish farms are of great importance for feeding the population. In many cases, parts of rivers or seas are used, which are limited for this, in other cases, huge pools are created for their breeding. In these industries, the meat is taken from the animals and also other series of products are made, such as fish roe.

Hunting

This activity in former times was even a sport only for the upper classes, although it usually has a fairly small proportion within the activities of the primary sector. It is a fundamental element to maintain the balance of the different animal species that occur in the environment. From there, different raw materials are also extracted.

Beekeeping

Since time immemorial, beeswax and honey have been a widespread practice, since practically the Neolithic. Today it is a source of wealth, since in addition to serving to obtain products necessary for life human, this activity helps the pollination of plants and thus the life cycle is followed perpetuating.

Fishing

Along with livestock and agriculture, fishing is one of the fundamental pillars of civilization, all lands coastal or surrounded by fresh water, they have taken different species of living beings from the waters to be able to feed on it. Nowadays it is very guarded, and there have to be some periods where it is not possible to fish for the different species to reproduce.

Mineral exploitation

Within the primary sector, the mineral industry has always been very present, and there the raw materials for the realization of jewels and other elements, as well as minerals that by themselves have energy contributions, as is the case of Coal.

Logging

Like the previous one, wood has long had two fundamental functions, one for construction, both of buildings and objects and on the other hand the energy function, both raw and the conversion of wood into carbon vegetable.

If you want to read more articles similar to What is the primary sector and what are its activities, we recommend that you enter our category of Economy.