Agricultural
production has always played a key role in every country’s economy.
Agriculture
accounts for about one-fifth of the national income of Bulgaria. Cereal crops
are grown on almost three-fifths of the sown land. Wheat is by far the most
important, followed by corn (maize) and barley; rye, oats, soybeans, and rice
also are grown. Tobacco, which is of a good-quality Oriental type and is grown
mainly in the south, is an especially important industrial crop.
Agricultural
output has decreased overall since 1989 but production has grown in recent
years. Arable farming predominates over stock-breeding. Mechanization has
proceeded further than in most other Eastern European countries but the country
has a lack of modern equipment.
Production
of the most important crops (according to the FAO) in 2006 (in '000 tons)
amounted to: wheat 3301.9; sunflower 1196.6; maize 1587.8; grapes 266.2;
tobacco 42.0; tomatoes 213.0; barley 546.3; potatoes 386.1; peppers 156.7;
cucumbers 61.5; cherries 18.2; watermelons 136.0; cabbage 72.7; apples 26.1;
plums 18.0; strawberries 8.8.
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