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Africa’s Agricultural Powerhouses: Top 10 Countries With Largest Farmlands
Africa’s Agricultural Powerhouses: Top 10 Countries With Largest Farmlands
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Africa's agricultural land supports a variety of uses, including subsistence farming, cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, and tea, livestock grazing, and... 10.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Agriculture is the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing over 40% of the continent’s population and contributing significantly to food security and export revenue. From arid deserts to lush river valleys, Africa’s diverse landscapes host vast agricultural lands that sustain livelihoods and drive growth.Leading the Pack: Sudan, South Africa, and NigeriaSudan tops the list with 112.7 thousand hectares of agricultural land. Blessed by the Nile River, its fertile regions support crops like sorghum, cotton, and sesame, while livestock grazing dominates semi-arid zones.South Africa follows closely with 96.3 thousand hectares. As a global leader in commercial farming, it specializes in maize, citrus fruits, and wine, leveraging advanced irrigation and technology.Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, claims 69.8 thousand hectares. Its farmlands produce staples like cassava, yams, and cocoa, though rapid urbanization poses challenges to land preservation.Explore the full infographic to dive deeper into Africa’s agricultural landscape!
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Africa’s Agricultural Powerhouses: Top 10 Countries With Largest Farmlands
17:01 10.03.2025 (Updated: 12:06 11.03.2025) Africa's agricultural land supports a variety of uses, including subsistence farming, cash crops such as cocoa, coffee, and tea, livestock grazing, and commercial farming. However, despite the continent's expansive agricultural areas, many African countries contend with challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and land disputes.
Agriculture is the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing over 40% of the continent’s population and contributing significantly to food security and export revenue. From arid deserts to lush river valleys, Africa’s diverse landscapes host vast agricultural lands that sustain livelihoods and drive growth.
Leading the Pack: Sudan, South Africa, and Nigeria
Sudan tops the list with 112.7 thousand hectares of agricultural land. Blessed by the Nile River, its fertile regions support crops like sorghum, cotton, and sesame, while livestock grazing dominates semi-arid zones.
South Africa follows closely with 96.3 thousand hectares. As a global leader in commercial farming, it specializes in maize, citrus fruits, and wine, leveraging advanced irrigation and technology.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, claims 69.8 thousand hectares. Its farmlands produce staples like cassava, yams, and cocoa, though rapid urbanization poses challenges to land preservation.
Explore the full infographic to dive deeper into Africa’s agricultural landscape!
