2019 World Top 20 Agriculture: China Ranks Second

The Top 20 Global Agriculture is the country with the best agricultural performance in the world, and agriculture is an important guarantee for people's livelihood in the world and one of the indispensable industries in the world economy. Not only is it the main source of fiscal revenue, but it is also responsible for meeting the world’s food needs. As one of the core industries that is rarely affected by fluctuations in demand, having a strong agriculture can allow a country to develop its economy more stably. It can be inferred from this that a country that depends on agricultural products for income generation actually laid the foundation for its strong economy.

The agricultural industry combines agricultural production with marketing theory, and distribution channels and exports play a role. Although scientific progress has driven production over the years, due to the focus on marketing, the costs associated with value chain expansion have continued to increase.

In addition to production, some countries focus on other areas of agriculture to earn income; others go abroad to explore foreign markets, increase exports, and meet the needs of international consumers. With the continuous emergence of new technologies reflecting supply dynamics, all of this is possible.

In recent years, climate change has become an important factor in changing the global agricultural landscape. With changes in atmospheric factors such as rising temperatures and lack of water, agriculture has been greatly affected. Agriculture is largely dependent on natural conditions. With changes in climate conditions, world food production fluctuates frequently. These countries must adapt to change and develop their ability to respond to climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has proposed a number of climate change strategies that can help countries strengthen their ability to respond to climate change to stabilize agriculture. In the future, the agricultural performance of these countries may be significantly different due to the importance they attach to these strategies and the level of effort.

The media has always paid close attention to major agricultural producers. These countries focus on crop cultivation to meet the world’s major food needs. In addition to crops that meet food needs, there are also economic crops that are the main raw materials for other industries. Therefore, oil and cottonseed producing countries are included in the list. The media uses the "World Agricultural Production Data" released by the US Department of Agriculture as the main data source. However, the USDA data set focuses on food crops and cash crops. When ranking the top 20 agricultural companies in the world, they used data from food crops and cash crops (such as oilseeds and cotton seeds) to more fully reflect the overall situation of each agricultural country.

The following is the list of the top 20 agriculture in 2019

20. Belarus

Total production in 2019: 2.93 million metric tons

More than 40% of the country's land is dedicated to agricultural land. The privatization of state-owned farms has greatly increased productivity, and agriculture not only contributes greatly to the country’s GDP, but is also a valuable source of foreign exchange.

19. Vietnam

Total production in 2019: 4.65 million metric tons

Half of Vietnam’s population is engaged in agriculture. In the fourth quarter of 2019, agriculture's contribution to the country's GDP was approximately VND 51,632 billion. Rice is the main crop in the Mekong Delta, and Vietnam is also known for its cheap agricultural products for export, and has a huge market in the world.

18. Philippines

Total production in 2019: 7.61 million metric tons

The Philippines mainly produces rice, sugar cane and coconuts and is a country dominated by agriculture. In addition to agricultural production, animal husbandry, forestry and aquaculture are also the main focus areas of the Philippine economy.

17. Egypt

Total production in 2019: 7.81 million metric tons

One might think that desert countries like Egypt have little to do with agriculture, however, some of the country’s cultivated land is very fertile enough to make up for this. Although the country’s food is still not self-sufficient and dependent on imports, the extensive cultivation of cotton and other crops has earned it considerable foreign exchange.

16. Tanzania

 Total production in 2019: 8.68 million metric tons

In the case of cash crop exports alone, Tanzania earns an average of US$1 billion in annual revenue. Although the country also focuses on subsistence farming, the fertile land is ideal for growing quality coffee, cashew nuts, tea and cotton, and other lucrative cash crops.

15. Indonesia

Total production in 2019: 13.55 million metric tons

Yes, the picturesque, lush rice fields of Bali should have shown that rice cultivation is very common in the country. However, Indonesia is also one of the world's leading producers of palm oil, cocoa, coffee and vanilla.

 14. South Africa

 Total production in 2019: 14.39 million metric tons

 The country is the fifth-largest cereal producer and ranks 15th among the top 20 agricultural companies in the world. South Africa is also known for its high-quality grape, fruit wine and sugar cane exports.

 13. Ethiopia

 Total production in 2019: 16.7 million metric tons

 By overcoming difficult conditions and lack of infrastructure and other difficulties, Ethiopia has become the second largest corn producer in Africa. In addition, Arabica coffee, cotton and flowers are also the country’s main exports.

 12. Italy

 Total production in 2019: 17 million metric tons

 Think about the picturesque sunflower fields in Italy, or the amazing wines and fresh olive oil. When it comes to Italian agricultural products, you will not associate it with any other region. This makes Italy a strong contender for the list.

 11. Nigeria

 Total production in 2019: 19.92 million metric tons

 Nigeria is one of the largest rice producers in Africa and one of the largest rice consumers. The country excels in the production of cash crops and is the world’s leading cassava producer.

 10. United Kingdom

 Total production in 2019: 27.27 million metric tons

 The United Kingdom has been vigorously developing infrastructure to increase productivity in order to promote agricultural development, but it still lags far behind other major economies such as the United States and Germany. Organic agriculture and biofuel production are huge opportunities currently being explored in the UK.

9. Romania

Total production in 2019: 29.41 million metric tons

Romania has vast arable land and is also a traditional agricultural country, making it a natural competitor of the top 20 agricultural companies in the world. In terms of acreage, Romania’s corn production is the highest in the world.

8. Germany

Total production in 2019: 47.19 million metric tons

From wheat, barley, cereals and poultry, to fruits and wine, Germany is a very rich producer of agricultural products. German beer is very popular, mainly produced in Bavaria (but not limited to this).

7. Russia

Total production in 2019: 53.73 million metric tons

The country has vast arable land and rich grain production. Wheat is the most widely grown crop in the country, followed by barley.

6. France

Total production in 2019: 76.46 million metric tons

French cheese is famous all over the world, with nearly 350 varieties! But dairy products are not the only products that make France one of the world’s leaders. France is also one of the largest producers of sugar beets.

5. India

Total production in 2019: 88.94 million metric tons

Indian agriculture has a long history and is also an important part of the economy. Its agricultural products include rice, beans, wheat and jute. Jute is a special burlap produced in large quantities in the country.

4. Argentina

Total production in 2019: 120.63 million metric tons

Argentina meets the demand for soybeans, wheat and meat in most countries in the world. The country is also one of the main exporters of wool. The wine produced in Argentina is mainly consumed domestically, but the output is large, and Malbec grapes are very popular.

3. Brazil

Total production in 2019: 230.38 million metric tons

Brazil is the country with the largest production of sugar, coffee and orange juice. Even though the world’s main agricultural products are produced, Brazil still has a large area of untapped arable land, and further development plans are being prepared.

2. China

Total production in 2019: 230.38 million metric tons

China is a world leader in agriculture and has a long history. It supplies nearly 50% of the world's vegetables and produces up to 500 million tons. The country has a large population engaged in agriculture. According to the USDA's forecast, in 2020/2021, the country's cotton production is expected to be 26.5 million bales (480 pounds per bale).

1. the United States

Total production in 2019: 51374 million metric tons

The United States topped the list of the top 20 agricultural companies in the world. The United States attaches great importance to agriculture, and the output of corn and sorghum ranks first in the world. Agricultural activities have contributed a staggering $100 billion to the country’s economy!