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| These farms in the highlands of Yemen use terraces to facilitate the successful cultivation of crops on the steep terrain. The climatic and topographic extremes within Yemen allow for a broad range of crop production. Agriculture is Yemen’s chief economic activity, yet despite the considerable fertility of its land, it does not produce enough income to alleviate the country’s dependence on foreign economic assistance. | ||||||
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