Democratic Republic of the Congo - Barley area harvested

1,457 (thousand ha) in 2020

In 2022, barley area harvested for Democratic Republic of the Congo was 1,456 thousand ha. Barley area harvested of Democratic Republic of the Congo increased from 2,300 thousand ha in 1973 to 1,456 thousand ha in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 0.77%.

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What is barley area harvested?

Hordeum spp.: two-row barley (H. disticum) six-row barley (H. hexasticum) four-row barley (H. vulgare). Tolerates poorer soils and lower temperatures better than does wheat. Varieties include with husk and without (naked). Used as a livestock feed, for malt and for preparing foods. The roasted grains are a coffee substitute.

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What is Democratic Republic of the Congo barley area harvested?