Pskovstat: Agricultural production in the Pskov region decreased by 3%

Agricultural production in the Pskov region decreased by 3% compared to 2020 (by 0.9% in RUSSIA), which was due to a decrease in livestock production (by 2%) and crop production (by 8.7%). it is reported by Pskovstat.

In 2021, farms of all categories of the Pskov region produced: livestock and poultry for slaughter (in live weight) - 359 thousand tons (3.6% less than in the previous year), MILK - 205 thousand tons (by 0, 8% more than in the previous year), eggs - 84 million pieces (2.5% less than in the previous year).

The increase in milk production was provided by agricultural organizations, the share of this category of farms in production amounted to 81%.

According to preliminary data, in 2021, the Pskov region harvested: grain - 147 thousand tons, potatoes - 122 thousand tons, vegetables (open and protected ground) - 30 thousand tons.

The main producers of grain are still agricultural organizations. Their share in grain production was 96%. The production of potatoes and vegetables is traditionally concentrated mainly in households, which have grown 63% of the total potato harvest and 64% of open field vegetables.