Togo's coastal zone has tall grasses and low trees, while the Waama area in the north has dry, dusty plains alternating with well-watered grasslands. The expansion of a game reserve in this region of Togo provides for the hunting of many animals. Like many other tribes in Togo, the Waama are subsistence farmers. Corn, yams, cassava, pineapples, bananas, and peanuts are grown for personal use. Coffee, cocoa, and cotton are produced mainly for export.
Agricultural methods are generally quite basic.
Hunting, fishing, and the gathering of nuts and wild fruits provide additional food. All tribes in the area keep some cattle, but they are generally not eaten. Instead, they are raised for their hides and manure, but almost never for milk. They are also used in sacrifices and as marriage payments. Other domestic animals, such as sheep, goats, dogs, and chickens, may also be kept.