In 2012, Guangdong's agriculture saw stable growth, with increased output and added value in various sectors. The agricultural industry contributed 2.2% to the province's GDP growth. Prices of rice and pigs remained steady, while others like flowers and poultry fluctuated. Foreign trade of agricultural products grew, but there were challenges like rice imports rising and pork exports falling. Agricultural science and technology played a significant role, with a 58% contribution rate. However, the contributions of rice and vegetables were lower than the industry average.