Mali’s agricultural sector is a vital part of the economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. While subsistence farming is dominant, there’s also a commercial sector, particularly for crops like cotton.
A large portion of the population relies on subsistence farming, cultivating crops like millet, rice, corn, and sorghum, primarily for household consumption.
Cotton is a major commercial crop, alongside other market-oriented products like peanuts, sugarcane, and fruits and vegetables.