| Facts about Norwegian AgricultureSparse arable land Norway has about 0.2 hectares arable land per inhabitant. The average farm size is about 19 hectares of arable land. Only one third of the country’s arable land is suitable for cereal production. Generally, this land is located in the lowland of south eastern Norway, often close to urban areas. The remaining two thirds is only suitable for fodder production (basically grass) to drive bovine and sheep meat production and dairy production (goat and cow). The goals of Norwegian agriculture: Norway aims to produce: - safe and healthy food of high quality to meet national consumer preferences
- goods and services in accordance with the sector’s overall resources
- public benefits such as viable rural communities, a broad range of environmental and cultural benefits, and long-term food security.
Principle industries The main agricultural products in Norway are dairy and meat , eggs, cereals and temperate and vegetables. About three quarters of farm income is derived from livestock production and one quarter from crop production. Production is almost entirely destined for the national market and plays an important role in ensuring national food security.
Beyond its primary role of producing food and fibre, agriculture also contributes to the viability of rural areas, the cultural heritage and environmental benefits such as the agricultural landscape, agro-biological diversity, land conservation and high standards of plant, animal and public health. |
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