Agriculture As An Economic Branch In Međimurje and Varaždin Counties In Croatia

Agriculture has a major life role in human life, primarily by providing him with food. Successful agricultural production requires farmers who will contribute to faster development with their knowledge and skills. Without adequate and innovative mechanization and the necessary chemical resources, working in agriculture would be unthinkable. This final work describes the development of agriculture as a branch of the economy in Međimurje and Varaždin counties. The position of the counties and their main features and characteristics provide a good basis for the development of agricultural production, but the problem is land holdings and their structure, which is also the reason for the stagnation of agricultural production in the counties. This work describes the development of plant production in counties and the most represented cultures are listed and the products for which the counties are known in Croatia and beyond are described. Then, the production according to ecological principles is explained and the most important producers of ecological products in Međimurje and Varaždin counties are mentioned. Business entities in agricultural production are listed, with an emphasis on the largest number of family farms, which greatly contribute to the agricultural production of counties. A large number of older farmers bring certain problems that are most evident in putting conventional tillage in front of some innovative ideas that would bring less burden on the environment. Međimurje and Varaždin counties have a long tradition in livestock production.