According to Altomir, a local resident, “in these areas the population along the river cultivate small farms that principally grow cassava ​ — used to make manioc meal — ​ which together with fish makes up the staple diet.
Kohaliku elaniku Altomiri sõnul „kasvatavad sealsed farmerid peamiselt maniokki, mis koos kalaga ongi kohalikele põhiliseks roaks.