Malagasy market in Antananarivo, Madagascar: an old woman is selling strawberry. Despite a wealth of abundant and diverse natural resources, Madagascar is one of the worldââ¬â¢s poorest countries. Madagascar holds great potential for agricultural development, mainly due to the large variety of soil types and climatic diversity. Nevertheless, natural hazards combined with old-fashioned farming practices limit production. The standard of living of the Malagasy population has been declining dramatically over the past 25 years.
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