What is Spain's agriculture?

Answer 1

Spain is the leading producer of Oranges and mandarins in the world. They are the second leading producers of grapefruit, lemons and limes.

So, most of Spain's agricultural production is citrus fruits.

They were also the leading producer in olives and olive oil until Italy overtook them in olive and olive oil production.

Other significant orchard crops in Spain are:

- Apples

- Bananas

- Pears

- Peaches

- Apricots

- Plums

- Cherries

- Figs

- Nuts

Principle vegetable crops in Spain are:

- Potatoes

- Tomatoes

- Onions

- Cabbages

- Peppers

- String beans

There are many vineyards in Spain, producing both grapes and wine.

However Spanish crops are very vulnerable to insect, storm and frost damage.