Statistics on Milanese agriculture
Source: Istat, 6th General Agricultural Census, 2010
Agricultural production in the Municipality of Milan affects a significant segment of the overall city area. On an extension of 18.175 hectares, the Utilized Agricultural Area (UAA) consists of 2.910 hectares. The 2019 Territorial Government Plan provides that 3.225.735 mXNUMX are allocated to agriculture.
With its 117 active companies, the concentration of agricultural activities in the Milan area is among the largest in the sector.
The land is mainly used for arable crops (cereals and alternate fodder), meadows and pastures and, to a minimal extent, for woody crops. The main crops consist of arable land (89%) and permanent grassland (8,5%).
The most widespread productions concern raw products such as rice and corn, which require processing in industrial plants.
The prevailing distribution channel is that of large-scale retail trade (GDO), even if direct sales have emerged decisively as a current phenomenon.
Farms
- who cultivate land in Milan: 117
- with company center in Milan: 91
- who cultivate arable land: 76
Agricultural surface
- Total (SAT): 3.175,11 ha
- Used (UAA): 2.910,68 ha
Main crops
- Arable land: 2.600,92 ha
- Permanent meadows and pastures: 242,35 ha
- Lives: 41,61 ha
- Woody agricultural crops, excluding vines: 24,85 ha
- Family gardens: 0,95 ha
- Wood arboriculture attached to agricultural companies: 3,33 ha
- Woods attached to agricultural companies: 43,42 ha
- Unused agricultural area and other area: 217,68 ha
Breedings:
- Cattle and buffalo: 18
- Pigs: 4
- Sheep and goats: 6
- Poultry: 11
- Other livestock (horses, ostriches, rabbits, bees, etc.): 20
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Updated: 06/10/2023