Agriculture in Greece

Agriculture in Greece is deeply rooted in history, and based on its Mediterranean climate.

This practice encompasses a wide array of crops, including olives, grapes, citrus fruits, cereals, and vegetables, with a notable emphasis on olive oil production, establishing Greece as a global leader in this industry.

The country's vineyards produce tons of grapes and also yield renowned wines.

[2] It produces more than 4,2% of the national GDP,[1] occupies 2.824.449 hectares of land and is the main source of occupation for the majority of rural areas in the country.

[5] The main varieties of domestic wheat produced in Greece during 2002 were FLAVIO, VAVAROS and MEXA.