In 2022, the total harvested area of fresh cassava in Africa stood at almost **** million hectares. That year, cassava recorded the highest harvested area on the continent, followed by yams with an area of about **** million hectares. In addition, sweet potatoes covered close to *** million hectares. Other significant crops included taro and potatoes.Â
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FAO. (October 6, 2024). Total harvested area of root and tuber crops in Africa in 2022, by type (in hectares) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/1499216/africa-harvested-area-of-roots-and-tubers-by-type/
FAO. "Total harvested area of root and tuber crops in Africa in 2022, by type (in hectares)." Chart. October 6, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 05, 2026. /statistics/1499216/africa-harvested-area-of-roots-and-tubers-by-type/
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FAO. "Total Harvested Area of Root and Tuber Crops in Africa in 2022, by Type (in Hectares)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 6 Oct 2024, /statistics/1499216/africa-harvested-area-of-roots-and-tubers-by-type/
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Total harvested area of root and tuber crops in Africa in 2022, by type (in hectares) [Graph], FAO, October 6, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1499216/africa-harvested-area-of-roots-and-tubers-by-type/