TIRANA, April 19 /ATA/ The farmers in the Western Lowlands have currently focused their attention on diversification of production so that to further increase their incomes.
Thus, many farmers in the Divjaka area are self-employed in their greenhouses, while orienting their production to Brussels sprouts, which is in high demand in the foreign market.
According to data provided from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, there are over 40 ha of greenhouses planted with the small cabbage which is all for export. Meanwhile, the interest of farmers to cultivate the Brussels sprouts has expanded to other areas such as Elbasan, Fier and Berat.
About 2800 tons of Brussels sprouts are exported annually from the export center in Lushnja, mainly to Poland and Lithuania.
The Brussels sprouts are a very delicate plant and require extra care from farmers to maintain the standards and quality of the produce. It is well-known for its special values and is highly on demand by the foreign market./p.s./
