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A farmer and his cow. The majority of herders in African countries are livestock owners. Livestock farming is a part of Nigeria's agriculture system. In 2017, Nigeria had approximately over 80 million poultry farming, 76 million goats, 43.4 million sheep, 18.4 million cattle, 7.5 million pigs, and 1.4 million of its equivalent. [26]
The main crops grown in the region are millet, sorghum, and cowpea, while groundnut and sesame are significant minor crops. [10] Wild foods also serve as an important supplement to the diet, especially during times of food shortage. [10] The bulk crops are grown during the rainy season which begins in June or July, [6] when the temperature is warm.
A farmer and his cow. The majority of herders in African countries are livestock owners. Livestock farming is a part of Nigeria's agriculture system.In 2017, Nigeria had approximately over 80 million poultry farming, 76 million goats, 43.4 million sheep, 18.4 million cattle, 7.5 million pigs, and 1.4 million of its equivalent. [1]
Yam is a staple food in West Africa and other regions classified as a tuber crop and it is an annual or perennial crop. [1] [2] [3] The New Yam festival is celebrated by almost every ethnic group in Nigeria and is observed annually at the end of June.
Fonio is cultivated in all West Africa as a staple crop. [11] Guinea is the biggest producer of fonio with a production of 483,906 tonnes (533,415 short tons) and a cultivated surface area of 590,129 hectares (1,458,240 acres) in 2021, followed by Nigeria (86,609 tonnes (95,470 short tons)) and Mali (47,664 tonnes (52,541 short tons)). [12]
Millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa, especially in India, Mali, Nigeria, and Niger, with 97% of production in developing countries. [2] The crop is favoured for its productivity and short growing season under hot dry conditions.
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The main crop the Bine grow is the taro root, although they grow about 15 subsidiary crops including: sweet potato, banana, manioc, maize, yam, pawpaw, sugar cane, pineapple, and others. [11] The swiddens which can be placed in either savannas or forests are created by cutting down all the vegetation in the area that the swidden will be.