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Sao Tome and Principe's staple crops include banana, cassava, oil palm, while cocoa, coconut, coffee robusta lead exports. Regional growing conditions differ sharply, so check your region below before applying national averages.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~12% |
|---|---|
| Arable land | 9,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~10% |
| Main rainy season | February to November |
| Main food crops | banana, cassava, oil palm |
| Main export crops | cocoa, coconut, coffee robusta |
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Tome Island | 2000 mm | cocoa, coffee robusta, banana, cassava |
| Principe Island | 2200 mm | cocoa, coconut, banana, cassava |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset — planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.