What is the difference between the agro and mineral industries?

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Difference between the agro and mineral industries are as follows:
Agro-industries
Mineral-industries
1. The industries which are associated with the conversion of products or materials derived from agriculture into other useful products on a large scale are called as agro-industries. 1. The industries which are associated with the conversion of minerals into other useful products on a large scale are called as mineral-industries.
2. The raw material used in these industries are the plants like sugarcane, wood pulp, milk, etc. 2. The raw material used in these industries are the minerals like coal, petroleum, metals obtained from ores etc.
2. Examples: Sugar industry, paper industry, dairy farms 2. Examples: Automobile industry, electrical equipment, electronic goods etc.

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Agro-industries	Mineral-industries
1. The industries which are associated with the conversion of products or materials derived from agriculture into other useful products on a large scale are called as agro-industries.	1. The industries which are associated with the conversion of minerals into other useful products on a large scale are called as mineral-industries.
2. The raw material used in these industries are the plants like sugarcane, wood pulp, milk, etc.	2. The raw material used in these industries are the minerals like coal, petroleum, metals obtained from ores etc.
2. Examples: Sugar industry, paper industry, dairy farms	2. Examples: Automobile industry, electrical equipment, electronic goods etc.