Agriculture in Cuba has played an important part in the economy for several hundred years.

Cuba's agricultural history can be divided into five periods, reflecting Cuban history in general:

• Precolonial (before 1492)
• Spanish Colonial (1492 - 1902)
• United States Neocolonial (1902 - 1958)
• Socialist Cuba, pre-Socialist bloc collapse (1959 - 1989)
• Socialist Cuba, post socialist bloc collapse (1989 - Present)

During each of these periods, agriculture in Cuba has confronted unique obstacles and underwent numerous challenges.

Today, there are several different forms of agricultural production, including cooperatives such as UBPCs (Unidad Básica de Producción Cooperativa) and CPAs (Cooperativa de Producción Agropecuaria).

See also

• Agrarian Reform Laws of Cuba

Economy of Cuba