Features 1. the Total Area of Land Dedicated
Norway WT/TPR/S/269 Page 73 IV. TRADE POLICIES BY SECTOR (1) AGRICULTURE (i) Main features 1. The total area of land dedicated to agricultural activities in Norway has been relatively stable over the years, at roughly 1 million hectares, or just over 3% of the total land area. The area used as wheat fields, meadows, and pastures has been increasing, while the cultivated area for barley, oats, and green fodder crops has shrunk. Land most suitable for farming tends to be located in the most populous and rapidly growing regions.1 However, few alternatives to farming as a source of employment and income are thought to exist in many remote rural areas. 2. Due to climatic conditions, agricultural production in Norway is characterized by a relatively narrow range of goods. In addition to the holding of sheep, the primary activity has traditionally been livestock (for milk and meat) and crops, i.e. grass and cereals, much of which is used as animal feed (Table IV.1). In terms of food consumption (energy), Norway is approximately 50% self-sufficient overall; however, self-sufficiency is around 100% for milk and dairy products, eggs, and certain types of meat (Table IV.2). Table IV.1 Production income in agriculture, 1989, 2004, and 2010 (NKr million) 1989 2004 2010 Total production income 24,525 20,938 26,132 Crops (total) 6,092 5,901 6,835 Grains, dry peas, and oil-seeds 3,053 2,583 2,455 Potatoes 522 503 628 Horticultural products (vegetables, fruit, berries and flowers) 2,330 2,680 3,514 Other crops 187 135 238 Livestock products (total) 17,551
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