2 7 sector profiles 1 introduction as illustrated in section 6 there are specific sectors that of relative importance to the economy south scotland this is reflected structure business stock and contribution made by these employment output therefore provides more detail on recent performance identifies where future interventions appropriate order achieve overall plan aim encouraging diversification necessary for a sustainable it covers agriculture forestry related fishing textiles rubber plastics food processing electrical optical equipment other manufacturing tourism completeness information also provided high technology r&d well service june 1997 11 274 people were employed directly agricultural activities see table labour force holdings 1995 1996 change 95 97 96 dumfries galloway 440 495 064 5 scottish borders 4 299 397 210
