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03.06.2019
Crop production, 2018

Utilized agricultural land in 2018 is 256 807.7 ha, what is an increase of 0.2% compared to 2017. In total utilized agricultural land areas, perennial meadows and pastures areas prevail with the share of 94.3%, while arable land are present with 2.8%, permanent crops 2.1% and kitchen gardens 0.8%. In comparison with 2017, perennial meadows and pastures area increased by 0.2%, arable land increased by 0.5%, kitchen garden increased by 0.5% and permanent crops increased by 0.2%.

Achieved wheat production in 2018 was 2 466.9 t, what is a rise of 0.2% compared to 2017. An increase in production was also recorded in the following crops: ray (5.7%), maize of grain (1.3%), tomato (2.1%), cucumber (4.1%), watermelon (3.2%) and melon (5.4%). Total production of potato in 2018 reduced by 4.8%.

Compared to 2017, the total production of plums, apples, pears, peaches and mandarins was increased, while production of olives was reduced.

Total production of grapes in 2018 records an increase by 9.7 % in comparison with previous year.

 

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