Apple Production in Kosovo

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Kosovo is a relatively small country, but because of its geographical position and favorable agro-climatic condition it is a very important country for agriculture production. However in agriculture sector fruit respectively apple production with continuing investments can make Kosovo one of the most important countries on the Balkan Peninsula for apple production. Flat valley areas with good soils and also with access to high quality water across the country allow farmers to grow the highest quality fruits.
From the research which I have done with farmers of Kosovo I can conclude that investments in sector of apple production should continue. Increasing the numbers of hectares it is one of the main targets for farmers. Right now farm size are not big scale (according to my research around 80 % of farms of apple production ore 0-5 ha). Small scale orchards do not provide reasonable benefit, so increasing of hectares is a key point.
Another factor, which provides high quality and quantity of fruit, is planting new apple varieties. From my questionnaire, I can conclud...

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