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20. Spain - In Spain, agriculture has declined since the '60s, but fruits, cereals, and vegetables are still produced on a major scale.
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19. Singapore - Regardless of Singapore's modernization, it's still a major agricultural center in Asia. The country produces mushrooms, eggs, poultry, and pork.
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18. Portugal - 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.
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17. Japan - Agriculture still plays a big part of Japan's economy, producing livestock and fish for the world (and its people) to enjoy.
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16. Belgium - The kingdom of Belgium produces crops like corn, wheat, and sugar beets. The country is mainly self-sufficient in sugar.
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15. Norway - Norway's known for its world-famous fish, as well as leading crops like barley, wheat, and oats.
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14. Australia - 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.
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13. Finland - 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.
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12. New Zealand - New Zealand is famed for its forestry and agriculture, while the large number of cows also help keep the country well fed.
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11. Netherlands - Holland has a relatively strong handle on its agriculture, producing livestock, poultry, and eggs for the Dutch to enjoy.
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10. Sweden - 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.
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9. Denmark - Sugar beets are a leading crop in Denmark, with the country also producing turnips and potatoes.
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8. Canada - 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.
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7. United Kingdom - 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.
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6. Switzerland - Swiss soils yield all manner of treats, from root crops like sugar beets to general fruits like apples and grapes.
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5. Germany - The German population is well fed with pork, milk, beef, and other assorted vegetables.
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4. The United States of America - 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.
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3. France - France is a powerful agricultural force around the world. Its people enjoy self-grown dairy, poultry, and not to mention the wine.
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2. Austria - 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.
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1. Ireland - In at number one is Ireland, did you see that one coming? Cereals, green crops, and roots are all grown in mass.
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10. Syria - 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.
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9. Malawi - In Malawi, maize and groundnuts are among the agricultural standouts. The country relies on aid, but still produces a lot of tea and tobacco.
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8. Niger - Niger actually exports chemical elements like uranium, and cattle is exported to neighboring Nigeria. However, help is needed when it comes to produce.
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7. Haiti - Due to a splintered history, Haiti has struggled to sustain itself agriculturally.
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6. Sierra Leone - Sierra Leone imports a lot of food, such as rice. That said, a staple food is cassava, as well as maize and millet.
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5. Chad - Much of Chad's population works in agriculture, but the country still imports a lot of food.
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4. Yemen - Because of tricky terrain, lack of soil, and unreliable water supply, Yemen struggles with producing agriculture for its own populace.
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3. Madagascar - 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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2. Burundi - Burundi's population relies on agriculture, but the naturally unfertile land makes things very difficult for the country's farmers.
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1. Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 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.
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20. Spain - In Spain, agriculture has declined since the '60s, but fruits, cereals, and vegetables are still produced on a major scale.
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19. Singapore - Regardless of Singapore's modernization, it's still a major agricultural center in Asia. The country produces mushrooms, eggs, poultry, and pork.
© Reuters
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18. Portugal - 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.
© Reuters
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17. Japan - Agriculture still plays a big part of Japan's economy, producing livestock and fish for the world (and its people) to enjoy.
© Reuters
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16. Belgium - The kingdom of Belgium produces crops like corn, wheat, and sugar beets. The country is mainly self-sufficient in sugar.
© Reuters
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15. Norway - Norway's known for its world-famous fish, as well as leading crops like barley, wheat, and oats.
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14. Australia - 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.
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13. Finland - 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.
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12. New Zealand - New Zealand is famed for its forestry and agriculture, while the large number of cows also help keep the country well fed.
© Reuters
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11. Netherlands - Holland has a relatively strong handle on its agriculture, producing livestock, poultry, and eggs for the Dutch to enjoy.
© Reuters
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10. Sweden - 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.
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9. Denmark - Sugar beets are a leading crop in Denmark, with the country also producing turnips and potatoes.
© Reuters
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8. Canada - 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.
© Reuters
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7. United Kingdom - 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.
© Reuters
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6. Switzerland - Swiss soils yield all manner of treats, from root crops like sugar beets to general fruits like apples and grapes.
© Reuters
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5. Germany - The German population is well fed with pork, milk, beef, and other assorted vegetables.
© Reuters
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4. The United States of America - 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.
© Reuters
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3. France - France is a powerful agricultural force around the world. Its people enjoy self-grown dairy, poultry, and not to mention the wine.
© Reuters
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2. Austria - 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.
© Reuters
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1. Ireland - In at number one is Ireland, did you see that one coming? Cereals, green crops, and roots are all grown in mass.
© Reuters
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10. Syria - 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.
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9. Malawi - In Malawi, maize and groundnuts are among the agricultural standouts. The country relies on aid, but still produces a lot of tea and tobacco.
© Reuters
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8. Niger - Niger actually exports chemical elements like uranium, and cattle is exported to neighboring Nigeria. However, help is needed when it comes to produce.
© Reuters
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7. Haiti - Due to a splintered history, Haiti has struggled to sustain itself agriculturally.
© Reuters
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6. Sierra Leone - Sierra Leone imports a lot of food, such as rice. That said, a staple food is cassava, as well as maize and millet.
© Reuters
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5. Chad - Much of Chad's population works in agriculture, but the country still imports a lot of food.
© Reuters
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4. Yemen - Because of tricky terrain, lack of soil, and unreliable water supply, Yemen struggles with producing agriculture for its own populace.
© Reuters
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3. Madagascar - Cocoa and coffee are among Madagascar's exports. However, efforts to restart a self-sustaining model of agriculture have not been successful.
© Reuters
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2. Burundi - Burundi's population relies on agriculture, but the naturally unfertile land makes things very difficult for the country's farmers.
© Reuters
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1. Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 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.
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Countries that feed themselves, and nations that need help
Numerous countries are unable to produce food due to limited fertile land
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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.
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