Crops of Cyprus are mainly rain-fed crops or irrigated crops. The crops of Cyprus contributes to the 70% of the county's GDP.
The rain-fed crops of Cyprus include the following:
- Tobacco
- Almonds
- Olives
- Cereals
- Wine grapes
- Fodder
- Carobs
The irrigated crops of Cyprus include the following:
- Deciduous fruits
- Table grapes
- Potatoes
- Citrus fruits
- Bananas
- Vegetables
Although 13 % of the total arable land is dedicated to farming yet the contribution of agriculture to the country's economy accounts for only 60%. 3 % irrigated land is utilized for farming fodder crops.
In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus cultivation of cereal covered one-third of the total arable land. The output of barley outstripped the domestic demands as a result of which the excess production was exported. Production of wheat catered to about two-thirds of the domestic necessities. 59,913 tons was the aggregate output of cereal during the year 1975. 111,876 tons was the aggregate output of cereal in the year 1987.
The most gainful farm product in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus included grapes, lemons and oranges. By the end of 1980 citrus fruits were the significant crops for export.
Carobs and olives are the crucial tree crops of Cyprus which grow occasionally on the slopes of mountains and hillsides. The orchards of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus grew 1.5 million olive trees. The seeds of Carob trees are chiefly used for feeding cattle. Maximum seeds of Carob tress were exported to Britain. Plums, figs, apples, apricots, etc. are the deciduous tree crops which were found in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Industrial crops of Cyprus include the following:
- Cotton
- Cumin
- Tobacco
- Flax
- Aniseed
- Hemp
Various topography and climatic condition are the primary factors behind the cultivation of various crops in Cyprus. Potato is one of the most significant crops of Cyprus. Tomatoes, cauliflower, onions, carrots, okra, etc. are the vegetables which are grown in Cyprus. Besides domestic intake the vegetables are also exported. The export items also include grapes.
Cyprus crops plays an important role in Cyprus economy.
