Question

What are major crops grown in Europe and their uses?

Answer 1

Instruction:

1. Define crops.
2. Explain major crops grown in Europe.
3. Mention their uses.

Solution:

• A crop refers to a plant or a plant product that can be grown and harvested for profit or subsistence.
• Major types of crops grown in Europe are- wheat, maize, rye, barley, sugar beat, potatoes, and various others.
• Bulgaria in the Balkan region is well known for growing roses and horticultural crops.
• Italy, France, and Germany are known for the cultivation of grape wines.
• Wheat is the staple food crop of Europe. It is mainly grown in Paris basin, plains of Hungary, lowland countries and Po river basin in Italy.
• After wheat, the second major crop in Europe is maize.
• Rye is used in making bread and liquor.
• Barley is also used for brewing liquor as well as animal fodder.
• Oat is used as food for livestock.
• Many types of root vegetables are also grown in Europe such as carrots, turnips, kales, sugar beat and potato.
• Europe is the leading producer of Sugar beat and potato.
• Apart from these crop, Tobacco is also grown in some European countries.