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Which crops are grown by subsistence farmers in Comoros?

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Subsistence farmers in Comoros primarily cultivate the following crops:

Cassava1
Sweet potatoes1
Bananas1
Mountain (dry-field) rice1

While these crops are grown for local consumption, the country still relies heavily on food imports to meet its needs. Additionally, many islanders depend on subsistence farming as their primary means of livelihood due to limited economic alternatives.123