▲Regardless of Singapore's modernization, it's still a major agricultural center in Asia. The country produces mushrooms, eggs, poultry, and pork.

▲The kingdom of Belgium produces crops like corn, wheat, and sugar beets. The country is mainly self-sufficient in sugar.

▲Portugal produces many products, like rice, corn, olives, nuts, and cherries. The area of Alentejo is known as the "breadbasket of Portugal" for its cereal production.

▲Agriculture still plays a big part of Japan's economy, producing livestock and fish for the world (and its people) to enjoy.

▲In Spain, agriculture has declined since the '60s, but fruits, cereals, and vegetables are still produced on a major scale.

▲Norway's known for its world-famous fish, as well as leading crops like barley, wheat, and oats.

▲Agriculture has always played a big role in the country's history. Wheat and sheep are money-makers, and Australia actually imports less than it exports.

▲Holland has a relatively strong handle on its agriculture, producing livestock, poultry, and eggs for the Dutch to enjoy.

▲New Zealand is famed for its forestry and agriculture, while the large number of cows also help keep the country well fed.

▲Canada is a leading producer of agriculture around the world. Livestock, dairy farming, and poultry are all leading products in the country's agricultural scene.

▲Sugar beets are a leading crop in Denmark, with the country also producing turnips and potatoes.

▲The German population is well fed with pork, milk, beef, and other assorted vegetables.

▲The UK is intensive in agriculture, with roughly two-thirds of production devoted to livestock. Leading crops for the Brits include wheat, sugar, and potatoes.

▲Swiss soils yield all manner of treats, from root crops like sugar beets to general fruits like apples and grapes.

▲France is a powerful agricultural force around the world. Its people enjoy self-grown dairy, poultry, and not to mention the wine.

▲You could write a book on American agriculture, but here are the basics. The country produces a majority of crops in the Great Plains, where cattle are raised and crops like corn are cultivated.

▲Coming in at number two is Austria, a country which raises pigs and cattle, as well as crops such as corn, barley, apples, and wheat.

▲If you're Finnish, you already know about those frosty seasons that mess up agriculture. That said, a coordinated approach to farming has made Finland an effective, self-sustaining country.

▲Niger actually exports chemical elements like uranium, and cattle is exported to neighboring Nigeria. However, help is needed when it comes to produce.

▲On to the countries that need the most help when it comes to agriculture. Syria produces grapes and tomatoes, but comes in at number ten on the list of least self-sustaining nations.

▲Sierra Leone imports a lot of food, such as rice. That said, a staple food is cassava, as well as maize and millet.

▲Due to a splintered history, Haiti has struggled to sustain itself agriculturally.

▲In Malawi, maize and groundnuts are among the agricultural standouts. The country relies on aid, but still produces a lot of tea and tobacco.

▲In at number one is Ireland, did you see that one coming? Cereals, green crops, and roots are all grown in mass.

▲Much of Chad's population works in agriculture, but the country still imports a lot of food.

▲Burundi's population relies on agriculture, but the naturally unfertile land makes things very difficult for the country's farmers.

▲Cocoa and coffee are among Madagascar's exports. However, efforts to restart a self-sustaining model of agriculture have not been successful.

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Coming in at number one is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Self-sufficiency hasn't been accomplished yet, but bananas and plantains are still produced across the country.

▲Because of tricky terrain, lack of soil, and unreliable water supply, Yemen struggles with producing agriculture for its own populace.

▲Grains are on the menu in Sweden, with the country producing oats, wheat, barley, and rye. It's also known for its root crops and sugar beets.

▲Food makes the world go round. Just about every country sells and buys food in some way, whether it be through multi-billion trade deals or aid and charity relief. However, which country can feed itself the best? And which nations need a bit of help? Bloomberg investigated which countries can self-sustain their food production, and which nations rely on help from abroad. There are many revelations that are sure to surprise you, so click on and find out more.

Countries that feed themselves, and nations that need help

Numerous countries are unable to produce food due to limited fertile land

21/11/24 por StarsInsider

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Food makes the world go round. Just about every country sells and buys food in some way, whether it be through multi-billion trade deals or aid and charity relief. However, which country can feed itself the best? And which nations need a bit of help? Bloomberg investigated which countries can self-sustain their food production, and which nations rely on help from abroad. There are many revelations that are sure to surprise you, so click on and find out more.