What are the main food crops grown in Guinea-Bissau?

In Guinea-Bissau, the economy is primarily agricultural, with the majority of the labor force engaged in subsistence farming. The main food crops grown for local consumption include:1

• Rice
• Vegetables
• Beans
• Cassava (manioc)
• Potatoes
• Palm oil
• Peanuts (groundnuts)2

While these crops support local food needs, the country also produces several commercial items for export, such as cashews, palm products, timber, and cotton. Agricultural development in the region is currently influenced by traditional practices like slash-and-burn agriculture and crop rotation, though the sector faces ongoing challenges due to limited investment and political instability.21