Israel agricultural figures 2011
The value of agricultural inputs was 17.6 billion NIS, an increase of 11.2% on 2010.
This is an increase of approximately a rise of 12% in the field crop cultivation (including cotton figures, which makes up a majority of this result) and a decrease of 14% in citrus cultivation. In addition there was a decline of 8% in non-citrus fruits for export.
Produce exports also decreased, by 2.9%, slightly raised from a 2.5% decrease the year before. Prices for export produce were up an average of 5% on 2010. In terms of value agricultural export value in 2011 increased by 2%.
Despite the overall decrease in international sales, exports of pomegranate were up 51.6%. The export of potatoes rose by 33% in volume and in 30% in price. Cherry tomatoes, however, were down 59.8%.
There was a 16% increase in fuel prices compared to oil and electricity in 2010 and an increase of 13.9% in water price compared with 2010.
The gross domestic product (value of agricultural output less purchased inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides, including depreciation) was 12.8 billion NIS. Gross Domestic Product (GDP without deprecation) was 10.8 billion, an increase of 11.4% over the previous year.
Agricultural income totalled NIS 11.4 billion. Farmer balance, after deducting compensation in 2011 was 5.9 billion, or 6%, down compared to 2010. In 2011, agricultural output increased by 2.3%, while the amount of plant output remains unchanged. Vegetables, potatoes and melons increased by 4.2% offsetting the drop in citrus fruit production.
The citrus decline came about partially as a result of inclement weather, particularly hail, in November. The damage caused prices increases and contributed 8% to total growers' income.
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