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In Republic of Macedonia, the agricultural development initiative in 2011 focused on implementing policies for agricultural development and rural development.
2011 · 116 pages

Abstract
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy published an annual report on the agricultural sector, highlighting the sector's performance and activities in 2011. The report consisted of ten chapters, covering policies for agricultural development and rural development, adaptation to the European Union, international cooperation, horizontal issues and administrative control systems, general characteristics of the Republic of Macedonia, value of agricultural production, agricultural production, processing and trade, food safety, and education and employment in rural areas. The report emphasized the importance of adapting to the European Union and international cooperation in the agricultural sector. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy implemented policies to support agricultural development, including the development of policies for supporting agriculture in the previous planning period. The report also highlighted the need for institutional capacity building and the establishment of a single register of agricultural enterprises. The agricultural sector in Republic of Macedonia was characterized by a small-scale farming structure, with a high percentage of small farms. The sector was dominated by crop production, with a focus on staple crops such as maize and beans. The report highlighted the need for improving the sector's competitiveness and increasing its contribution to the country's GDP. The report also emphasized the importance of food safety and the need for implementing policies to ensure the quality and safety of agricultural products. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy implemented policies to support organic agriculture and improve the sector's competitiveness. In terms of agricultural production, the report highlighted the importance of crop production, with a focus on staple crops such as maize and beans. The sector also produced significant quantities of industrial crops, including tobacco and cotton. The report emphasized the need for improving the sector's productivity and increasing its contribution to the country's GDP. The report also highlighted the importance of animal production, with a focus on livestock production. The sector produced significant quantities of meat, milk, and eggs, and was an important source of income for many farmers. The report emphasized the need for improving the sector's productivity and increasing its contribution to the country's GDP. In terms of trade, the report highlighted the importance of exporting agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables, and importing agricultural inputs, including fertilizers and pesticides. The report emphasized the need for improving the sector's competitiveness and increasing its contribution to the country's GDP. Overall, the report provided a comprehensive overview of the agricultural sector in Republic of Macedonia in 2011, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, and providing recommendations for improving its performance and increasing its contribution to the country's GDP.
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