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Agricultural production in Botswana is declining due to unfavorable climatic conditions and diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease, as indicated by the 2013 annual agricultural survey. The cattle population decreased from 2,554,364 in 2011 to 2,083,847 in 2013, while crop production also saw a reduction in area planted and harvested. Major crops include maize, sorghum, millet, and beans, with a notable decrease in total land area harvested from 289,278 hectares in 2011 to 258,394 hectares in 2013.
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