Farming context: Djibouti
Djibouti's main rainy season runs March to November, with a dry season from May to February โ timing plantings and water budgets around these windows matters more than any single input price.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~2% |
| Arable land | 2,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~80% |
| Main rainy season | March to November |
| Main food crops | tomato, onion, dates |
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Growing regions at a glance
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
| Coastal / Djibouti City | 130 mm | tomato, onion, dates |
| Interior (Ali Sabieh, Dikhil) | 200 mm | tomato, onion, dates |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset โ planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.