Which crops and animals are raised on the islands of Kiribati?

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On the islands of Kiribati, agriculture is dominated by coconut palms, which are a major contributor to the village diet. Other crops grown include breadfruit and pandanus. Additionally, Cyrtosperma chamissonis, a coarse tarolike plant, is cultivated in pits, while other crops such as bananas, sweet potatoes, and taro are scarce.1

Regarding livestock, pigs and chickens are raised on the islands. Beyond traditional farming, commercial seaweed farming has also become an important economic activity for the nation.12