Agriculture/crops/breeding/food industry
Agriculture/crops play an important role in the Greek economy. It provides food for the country’s inhabitants and is an important export sector. Greece has a favorable climate and soil that are favorable for cultivation. Agriculture also provides raw materials for the food industry, which contributes to the country’s economic development.
Agriculture Characteristics:
-Greek agriculture is losing importance as tourism develops
-Agriculture is extensive due to the unfavorable topography and low rainfall
– Most of the arable land is irrigated
– The degree of agricultural mechanization is low
Main crops:
-Cereals (corn, barley)
-Vine -Olives
– Citrus trees
– Fig trees
– Vegetables (tomatoes)
-Tobacco
-Cotton
-Rice
Animal husbandry in Greece has a long history and is an important part of the economy. Greeks breed various species of animals to obtain various products that are commonly used in traditional Greek cuisine.
Breeding:
-sheep
-goats
-cattle
-pigs
Fishing plays an important role. Due to its location on the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas, Greece has rich fish resources. Fishing is both a traditional occupation and an important economic sector
Fishing:
-fish (including sardines, sea bream, tuna, perch, bream)
-Squid
-crabs
-shrimps
-octopus
-Sponges are caught in coastal waters.
The food industry in Greece has a long history and plays an important role in the country’s economy. Greece is known for producing many traditional food products that are often exported and are recognized on international markets
Food industry:
- -olive oil
- -wine
- -fishes and seafood
- -feta cheese
