Wallis and Futuna Islands

Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, is characterized by a humid tropical climate with high annual rainfall (2,500–3,000 mm) and average temperatures around 26.6°C. The islands’ agriculture is primarily subsistence-based, with root and tuber crops forming the foundation of local food systems.

Sweet potato  is a major staple and is cultivated widely across both Wallis and Futuna, in home gardens, communal plots, and smallholder farms. Other prominent root crops include taro, yams, and cassava.