8 Most Grown Crops In The World

3. Rice

Production Quantity In 2021/2022 Crop Year: 1 billion tons 

Rice is a staple food crop for nearly half the world’s population, and Asia dominates its production. The crop is grown in rice paddies which are iconic in the agricultural landscapes of Thailand and Vietnam (also noteworthy exporters in the global market). The rice industry also has sustainability challenges like hefty water usage and methane emissions.