Located in the Western-central Pacific, the Federated States of Micronesia [FSM] is a sovereign nation consisting of four states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap. The country has a close relationship with the United States of America through the Compact of Free Association, through which substantial funds are provided for the government. Data on the primary economic sectors of FSM are weak; there are no indicators on agricultural production, limited information on agricultural exports, and fisheries information is also generally poor. Agricultural subsistence activities are estimated to make a substantial contribution to GDP, but production is locally-based and small scale. Food is grown for local consumption and to support relatively small export sales in regional markets, primarily Guam and the Marshall Islands. Main export products include fish, betel nut, kava, banana and root crops; small amounts of pepper leaves and citrus are also exported. The small land area generally limits large-scale commercial farming for export. Farmstead livestock production is important throughout the FSM, particularly for subsistence and cultural use.

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