Self-consumption of agricultural products can be considered an economic activity, albeit with certain caveats.

Self-consumption of agricultural products can be considered an economic activity, albeit with certain caveats. 

When individuals engage in agricultural activities to produce food for their own consumption or for their immediate family's consumption, it is often referred to as subsistence farming or subsistence agriculture. Subsistence farming involves cultivating crops, raising livestock, or engaging in other agricultural practices primarily to meet the basic needs of the household rather than for commercial purposes.

While subsistence farming may not involve direct monetary transactions in the market, it still has economic implications. It involves the use of land, labor, and other resources to produce food, and it contributes to meeting the household's food requirements, which would otherwise need to be purchased from the market. In this sense, self-consumption of agricultural products represents a form of economic self-sufficiency, as it reduces dependence on external markets for food supply.

Moreover, in some cases, individuals engaged in subsistence farming may have surplus agricultural products beyond their own consumption needs. They may choose to sell or exchange these surpluses in local markets or within their communities. This introduces a degree of economic exchange and market involvement, further blurring the line between subsistence farming and market-oriented agricultural activities.

In summary, while self-consumption of agricultural products primarily serves household needs and does not involve direct market transactions, it can still be considered an economic activity due to its use of resources and its potential impact on local markets and self-sufficiency.