TIRANA, June 21/ATA/- The viticulture has already become a growing business that dominates in all areas of Albania. The cultivation of vineyards, a traditional activity from the south to the north of the country, is becoming quite profitable for many farmers who are investing in this crop.
Statistical data show that there are over 325 thousand farmers engaged in grape production in vineyards and pergolas.
Meanwhile, the area planted with vineyards has increased significantly in recent years to over 15,000 ha.
Today, in our country about two thirds of farmers cultivate areas up to 0.2 ha of land with vineyards mainly of the traditional type, Shesh i zi and Shesh i Bardhë variety and that corresponds to the red and white wine.
Agricultural experts point out that small farms have a combined approach, some of the grape production is sold fresh, or processed in the form of wine or brandy) and some for personal consumption.
Over 17,000 farms have vineyards with an area of over 0.2 ha, which indicates a kind of specialization level.
In recent years, the area of vineyards has increased by over 1.3 thousand ha.
The main areas of grape production are Fier, Berat, Elbasan and Vlora.
Today, local grape production dominates the domestic market, but it is also exported to foreign markets. e.xh / j.p /p.s./
