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The primary industry sector in the economy includes all industries that are involved in the production and extraction of raw materials from nature such as farming, mining, oil and natural gas, forestry, fishing, etc. The primary industry sector constitutes a larger portion of the economy in the entire world with more contributions from developing countries. GNT principles and processes have immense advantages and benefits in the primary industry sector compared to its constraints. Table 3.5 lists opportunities and challenges for GNT‐based innovations in the primary industry sector.