Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Agriculture in Africa - statistics and facts
Around 70 percent of the total food supply in Africa come from domestic smallholder farmers. This makes this group an important factor in the main food security chain on the continent. For these farmers, the production of roots and tubers, particularly cassava and yam, represent the most significant proportion of production, underscoring the continent’s reliance on staple foods. Nonetheless, the diversity of Africa's agriculture extends beyond staples, encompassing a range of crops from cereals to cocoa beans. This reflects the region's varied climate and growing conditions.
