Organic production, 2023
The largest share of the agricultural area used for organic production in 2023 had cereals with 51%
In 2023, 888 producers were engaged in organic agricultural production.
The total area with crop organic production is 4 215 hectares of which 1 475 hectares are areas of organic production in conversion period.
With 51% (2 158 hectares), cereals have the largest share of the agricultural area used for organic production.
The organic production of cereals is decreased by 5.6% compared to 2022, for industrial crops the production is decreased by 17.0%, at fodder crops the production is decreased by 8.4%, the production of vegetables is decreased by 42.8%, the organic production of fruits is increased by 16.4% and the production of organic vineyards is decreased by 4.6%.
The share of organic cattle is 7 528 and the total number of cattle is 5.1%.
The share of organic sheep in the total number of sheep is 20.5% and organic goats are participating with 5.8% in the total number of goats.
The production of organic honey in 2023 increased by 53.9% compared with 2022 and the number of beehives in the same period increased by 15.9%.
Key takeaway
In 2023 compared to 2022
- Total area under organic crop production -7.5%
- Organic cattle -3.7%
- Organic sheep +15.9%
- Organic goats -3.3%
- Beehives +15.9%
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Area under organic production by crop groups and by year
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Contact
Prepared by: Urim AbaziPhone: +389 2 3295 666
Email: urim.abazi@stat.gov.mk