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When did humans start farming?

approximately 10,000 years ago Agricultural communities developed approximately 10,000 years ago when humans began to domesticate plants and animals.

When did agriculture begin in Africa?

5200 BC The first agriculture in Africa began in the heart of the Sahara Desert, which in 5200 BC was far more moist and densely populated than today. Several native species were domesticated, most importantly pearl millet, sorghum and cowpeas, which spread through West Africa and the Sahel.

What is the oldest crop?

Aroids are the worlds oldest food crops, and were the most widely distributed starchy food plants during the 16th and 19th century. Cultivation already occurred when rice and wheat were just weeds. Archaeological evidence from the Solomon Islands suggests that taro was already in use around 28,700 years ago.

What caused the decline of Africa?

These disasters were linked to a variety of factors – drought, overpopulation, overgrazing, hostilities – but the main reason for the weakness of the African agricultural sector was neglect and even exploitation by government.

Where did agriculture begin in Africa?

THE INDEPENDENT ORIGIN OF AFRICAN AGRICULTURE Farming did eventually emerge independently in West Africa at about 3000 BCE. It first appeared in the fertile plains on the border between present-day Nigeria and Cameroon. It is possible there finally was a “Garden of Eden” there to “trap” people into early farming.

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