Agricultural production in FBiH grows rapidly: Results 16.5% better in 2015 than a year earlier

Total agricultural production in the Federation of BiH in 2015 is 16.5% higher compared to 2014. Crop production is 22.2% higher, and livestock production is 7.6% higher compared to 2014, announced the Federal Institute of Statistics, reports the Patria news agency.

In crop production, by branches, an increase in production was recorded: in field crops by 13.0%, in fruit growing by 88.6%, and in viticulture by 20.4% compared to 2014.

In field crops, by crop groups, an increase in production was recorded: cereals by 10.3%, industrial plants by 46.6%, vegetables by 19.2%, and fodder crops by 0.6% compared to 2014.

In livestock production, by types of animal husbandry, an increase in production was recorded: in cattle breeding by 4.5%, in pig breeding by 6.5%, in sheep breeding by 5.7%, in poultry farming by 4.3%, and in beekeeping by 88.8% compared to 2014, reports Patria.