Review article
Analysis of the Structure of Fruit and Vegetable Production in the County of Dubrovnik-Neretva in the Context of the Self-Sufficiency Ratio in the Period 2016 to 2018
Domagoj Ivan Žeravica
orcid.org/0000-0003-0615-285X
; University of Dubrovnik, Department for Mediterranean Plants, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mara Marić
orcid.org/0000-0003-2896-9844
; University of Dubrovnik, Department for Mediterranean Plants, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Abstract
Due to favourable agrometeorological and pedological conditions, Dubrovnik-Neretva
County (DNC) has all the prerequisites for diversified agricultural production in line with
the requirements of the county market. The available statistical data analysis (2015-2020)
indicated the diversification and self-sufficiency of agricultural production in terms of
meeting the requirements of average consumption of DNC (2016 to 2018). The structure of
the production (2016-2018) indicates insufficient product diversification; on average 75% of
agricultural production of DNC in the observed period refers to mandarins and watermelons.
The structure of fruit production by groups shows that the production of southern fruits
(citrus fruits)1 statistically satisfies consumption in the county, while the greatest lack of
required quantities is indicated in the category of stone fruit (32.14%), apples (32.14%) and
pears (5.76%). The analysis of the structure of vegetable production shows that fruiting and
leafy vegetables are produced in satisfactory quantities, while the greatest shortage is indicated
in potatoes (12.29%) and root vegetables (13.65%). With a proper analysis of market needs,
improvement and diversification of agricultural production in agricultural areas of the county,
it is possible to increase the level of self-sufficiency in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables.
Keywords
Agriculture, self-sustainability, demand, Dubrovnik-Neretva
Hrčak ID:
263050
URI
Publication date:
30.9.2021.
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