Utilized agricultural land in 2020 is 257 949,8 ha, what is an increase of 0.2% compared to 2019. In total utilized agricultural land areas, perennial meadows and pastures areas prevail with the share of 94.3%, while arable land are present with 2.7%, permanent crops 2.2% and kitchen gardens 0.8%. In comparison with 2019, perennial meadows and pastures area increased by 0.2%, permanent crops increased by 0.2%, kitchen garden 1.4%, while arable land decreased by 2.1%.

Total production of potato in 2020 was 39 301.9 t, what is a rise of 10.8% compared to 2019. An increase in production was also recorded in the following crops: wheat (4.3%), dry beans (16.1%), cabbage (11.9%), cucumber (11.3%) and pepper (4.5%).

Compared to 2019, an increase is recorded in total production of: plums (16.8%), apples (15.7%), pears (16.7%), peaches (21.0%), while there was recorded lower production of: olives (4.2%) and mandarins (6.9%).

Total production of grapes in 2020 records an increase by 3.9% in comparison with previous year.

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