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• Primary Economic Activities These activities involve extracting natural resources from the earth and are typically found in less affluent regions. • Agriculture The Bâque area in the south is known for large-scale cereal production, including wheat and barley. Sugar beet is cultivated here as a rotational crop. The region benefits from two growing seasons, well-distributed rainfall, and abundant sunshine, which aid crop ripening. Agricultural product prices influence the local economy, with dairy farming being dominant. Cheese and butter production are profitable and often involve intensive farming practices. Market gardening near the city focuses on high-value crops supported by excellent transportation links, enabling quick market access. Normandy farmers specialize in dairy farming, with large multinational companies like Danone operating in the region. • Viticulture and Champagne Production Champagne is produced in the Côte Champagne area of the Champagne region, renowned for viticulture. The farmland in this region covers approximately 400 hectares. • Forestry Forestry is common on scrap land and valley topography, mainly on infertile sand and gravel soils. • Ene...