difference between agro based and marine based
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The difference between food and mineral industries is tabulated below
Agro-based industry Mineral industry
Agro-based industries use plant and animal-based products as their raw materials. Mineral-based industries are primary industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials.
It is a source of employment for people in rural areas. It is a source of employment for both rural and urban populations.
Food processing, vegetable oil, cotton textile, dairy products and leather industries are examples of agro-based industries Steel and Iron Industries and Heavy Machinery industries are examples of Mineral based industries.
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Agro based industries
These industries derive their raw materials from agriculture.
Agro based industries usually do not require huge amount of capital.
Examples- Jute industry and sugar industry
Mineral based industries
These industries use minerals as their raw materials.
These are capital intensive units as involves large investment
Example- Iron and steel industry and automobile industry.