Most EAC plants are no longer cultivated , and some of them ( such as little barley ) are regarded as pests by modern farmers .
Ultimately , the EAC was thoroughly replaced by maize - based agriculture .
Most EAC plants are no longer cultivated , and some of EAC ( such as little barley ) are regarded as pests by modern farmers .
Ultimately , the EAC was thoroughly replaced by maize - based agriculture .