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Which crops are grown in Antigua and Barbuda?

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In Antigua and Barbuda, agriculture has been largely supplanted by tourism as the primary economic activity. While sugarcane was historically the dominant crop on Antigua, its production is now considered insignificant.1

Currently, the islands cultivate a variety of fruits and vegetables, including:

  • Citrus fruits1
  • Mangoes1
  • Eggplants1

Historically, early colonial settlers also grew tobacco before shifting to the more profitable sugar industry in the late 17th century.12