Agriculture remains a backbone of Africa's economy, providing food, jobs, and income for millions while powering trade across the continent. Countries like Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Kenya continue to lead with diverse crop production and strategic investments.
Nigeria stands out as Africa's top producer of cassava, yams, and cowpea, contributing about 23% to its GDP. In 2025, the country signed a $1 billion deal with Brazil to modernize farming and expand infrastructure.
Côte d'Ivoire maintains its position as the world's largest cocoa exporter, while Ethiopia dominates coffee exports and invests heavily in irrigation to boost yields.
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Egypt pushes desert farming to raise wheat production, Kenya expands tea and flower exports, and Morocco's Plan Maroc Vert drives sustainable fruit and olive oil farming. Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan are also scaling up maize, coffee, and grain production to strengthen food security and rural economies.
With governments and investors focusing on mechanization and market access, Africa's agricultural leaders are turning traditional farming into engines of economic growth and global trade.
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