The Role of Agriculture in Economic Development of Yazd Province of Iran

The agricultural Sector plays an important role in economic growth and development of Yazd province despite all the problems it is facing. This paper explains the role of agricultural sector in economic development of the province from different dimensions such as labour and capital supply, employment generation, provision of food and raw materials, assisting the market and balance of payments. The land operators gain from government public services is not in accordance with the significant and positive contributions they make in economic growth and development of the province. Finally the paper presents some recommendations for strengthening the role of agricultural sector in economic development of the province.