Farming context: Gabon
Gabon's main rainy season runs February to November, with a dry season from June to January — timing plantings and water budgets around these windows matters more than any single input price.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~5% |
| Arable land | 500,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~1% |
| Main rainy season | February to November |
| Main food crops | cassava, plantain, maize |
| Main export crops | cocoa, rubber, oil palm |
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Growing regions at a glance
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
| Coastal / Estuaire (Libreville) | 2500 mm | cassava, plantain, oil palm, cocoa |
| Interior / Haut-Ogooué (Franceville) | 1800 mm | cassava, maize, coffee robusta, sugar cane |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset — planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.