The major Industries are based on oil, chemicals and textiles.
One day we'll all live on chemicals and never kill a living thing.
But these higher costs are offset by savings on chemicals.
You can find out more about other, related sectors in our section on natural resources and chemicals.
Although the crops look well, he has had to spend more on chemicals this year.
The company now depends on chemicals and plastics for more than 65 percent of its sales.
"Only one of my customers has ever asked me to cut down on chemicals," he said.
Many of the current deficiencies are due to the fact that our policymakers have no data on certain chemicals.
I have nothing against consultation, but what will you do about the legislation on chemicals?
An expert group on chemicals has also been set up to give the Commission guidance.