Agriculture in Martinique

In the past, agriculture was the primary source of income for the island, though this has changed over recent years as demand for important exports like sugar has declined and damage to crops as a result of hurricanes has increased.

At present agriculture accounts for around 6% of Martinique's GDP (Gross Domestic Product) which ranks it far below tourism and other services, the island's primary source of revenue.

Numerous slave uprisings occurred during the early 19th century and ultimately led to the abolition of the practice in 1848.

Following this plantation owners imported workers from India and China to lower their labor costs.

[2] Martinique produces many agricultural products including but not limited too: sugarcane, bananas, coffea, pineapple, avocados, eggplants, citrus fruit, yams, cassava, sweet potatoes and exotic flowers.