Which crops do Haitian farmers grow for food and for sale?

Haitian farmers cultivate a variety of crops to support both personal consumption and the national economy.

Subsistence Crops

Many farmers focus on subsistence farming to provide for their own needs, with some surplus occasionally sold in rural markets and along roads. These primary food crops include:1
* Cassava (manioc)
* Plantains and bananas
* Corn (maize)
* Yams and sweet potatoes
* Rice

Cash Crops

Export agriculture is prioritized for generating cash and foreign exchange. The primary cash crops include:2
* Coffee: A mild arabica coffee serves as Haiti’s main cash crop, typically managed through a network of intermediaries and merchant houses.1
* Sugarcane: Historically the second major cash crop, sugarcane is grown along the northern coast, specifically in the Plaine du Nord. Despite its status as a cash crop, Haiti has been a net importer of sugar since the late 1970s.13
* Sisal: This plant is also cultivated and used in the production of woven goods for export.2