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  • How did agriculture in Bolivia develop?
  • Bolivia's vast forests and woodlands showed significant potential for agricultural growth. Official wood production increased by a third from the late 1970s to the late 1980s, surpassing all other agricultural exports. Agriculture, specifically timber, saw significant development during this period. By 1987, timber exports reached US$31 million.
  • What was the most lucrative cash crop in Bolivia in the 1980s?
  • In the 1980s, soybeans were the most lucrative legal cash crop in Bolivia. Soybean production began in earnest in the early 1970s following a substantial increase in the crop's world price. By the late 1980s, soybeans represented the country's most important oilseed crop.
  • What role did agriculture play in the Bolivian economy in the 1980s?
  • In the 1980s, agriculture played a significant role in the Bolivian economy, expanding as the country diversified its productive and export base in response to the collapse of the tin industry. Agricultural production accounted for approximately 23 percent of GDP in 1987, compared to 30 percent in 1960 and a low of just under 17 percent in 1979.
  • Where did barley grow in Bolivia?
  • Barley was a common crop in the Bolivian highlands and was particularly well suited for the high altitudes. In 1988, 80,000 hectares were cultivated by 300,000 highland farmers, producing 75,000 tons of barley. This barley was primarily used in Bolivia's notable beer industry.
  • What fruits were grown in Bolivia in the 1980s?
  • In Bolivia during the 1980s, oranges, limes, grapes, apples, quince, papayas, peaches, plums, cherries, figs, avocadoes, pineapples, strawberries, bananas, and plantains were commonly grown. Alfalfa, rye, cassava, sweet potatoes, and soybeans were also cultivated, with soybeans being the most lucrative legal cash crop.
  • How many hectares of corn does Bolivia produce?
  • Approximately 300,000 hectares were used to produce more than 475,000 tons of white corn in Bolivia in the late 1980s. An additional 160,000 hectares produced 350,000 tons of yellow corn in 1988.