NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM - Agriculture is a key sector for Kazakhstan, where nearly 42 percent of the population lives in rural areas, and close to 14 percent of the country’s economically active population are employed in the industry. Being the ninth largest country and having nearly 74 percent of the territory suitable for agriculture are just among a few factors that make agriculture a promising sector for the country. More about the current state and challenges in agriculture is in the latest analytical article of Kazinform.