Organic production, 2024
In 2024, compared to 2023, cultivated areas with organic agricultural production decreased by 10.0%
In 2024, 873 producers were engaged in organic agricultural production.
In the same period, 4 130 hectares of cultivated area were registered, of which 1 477 hectares were areas of organic production in conversion period.
In 2024, compared to 2023, cultivated areas with organic agricultural production decreased by 10.0%.
With 1 862 hectares, cereals had the largest share of the agricultural area used for organic production.
Compared to 2023, the organic production of cereals increased by 10.8%, industrial crop production decreased by 48.4%, fodder crop production grew by 27.8%, vegetable production fell by 18.3%, the organic production of fruits increased by 4.8%, and organic vineyard production declined by 33.1%.
The total number of organic cattle was 9 444, and their share in the total number of cattle was 6.6%.
The share of organic sheep in the total number of sheep was 20.9%, and organic goats participated with 5.2% in the total number of goats.
The production of organic honey in 2024 decreased by 9.3% compared to 2023, while the number of beehives in the same period increased by 1.9%.
Key takeaway
In 2024
- Total area under organic crop production: 4 130 hectares
- Organic cattle: 9 444
- Organic sheep: 108 012
- Organic goats: 5 065
- Beehives: 11 153
Compared to 2023
- Total area under organic crop production: -10.0%
- Organic cattle: +25.5%
- Organic sheep: -10.4%
- Organic goats: +2.0%
- Beehives: +1.9%
Tables
1) In 2024, the total number includes fallow land, so the comparison with the previous year is made taking to account fallow land which has not been pulished in 2023, (373 hectares)
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Area under organic production by crop groups and by year
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Contact
Urim AbaziPhone: +389 2 3295 666
Email: urim.abazi@stat.gov.mk