The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the sixth highest proportion of women working in agriculture, forestry and fishing in the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo produced, in …

Mar 14, 2024 · With 80 million hectares of arable land, four million hectares of irrigated land, and many rivers with important fishery resources, the DRC has the potential to become a global …

Agriculture is mainly in the peri-urban and remote areas of Congo where the main crops grown are manioc (Cassava), plantains, bananas, peanuts, palm oil, fruits, vegetables, yams, beans, …

USAID invests in key aspects of the Congolese economy—agriculture, minerals, and energy—to promote inclusive economic growth that reduces poverty and enhances food security.

The DRC has more available farmland than any other country in Africa, with an agricultural potential to feed close to two billion people. DR Congo has and estimated 80 million hectares …

Mar 14, 2024 · Agriculture can contribute to the growth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by increasing food security and reducing dependence on imports, generating employment …

Jan 11, 2025 · Congo is among the world’s largest producers of limba and okoumé woods. Products include logs, sawn wood, and veneers. Forestry was largely under French control …

Jun 12, 2024 · Mechanized farming is a promising area for investment, as land, labor, and demand are all readily available. Opportunities exist for exporting food products to the …

Oct 29, 2023 · Agriculture in DR Congo accounts for about 17.4% of GDP and 55.3% of the employed population. Although the majority of the country's population is employed in the …

Agriculture in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is dominated by subsistence farming. House- holds grow food mainly for their own consumption and sell only when they have a …