because they need water to grow their plants, and its easier to transport. Plus the earth around a river has more water itself
because of the abundance of good land near rivers to grow crops
Because when the rivers flood then the farmer's crops can get water and they can grow.
Most of the West African farmers grow crops on community land. Villages have small land patches where anyone in the village is free to grow crops. A lot of the crops are used for subsistence.
near the crops
Settling next to rivers gave them water for crops, drinking, etc.
Farms are often found near rivers because of the access to water for irrigation purposes. Rivers provide a consistent and reliable water source for crops, helping to ensure successful harvests. Additionally, the fertile soil found near rivers is conducive to agriculture, making it an ideal location for farming.
The land is usually good to grow crops on. It is rich in minerals and with care it can produce abundant crops.
Rivers are a water source for crops and drinking water.
what and barley
The crops you can grow near the equator are sweet potato, tea, rice, durians ,chilli, mangoes, basically some tropical fruits, some starches.
plants
wheat and grain