The major part of Hungary’s
land is arable as the climate
is suitable for agriculture;
approximately one-tenth
of the country’s land is under permanent cultivation. Nowadays, privately owned farms produce much of
the country’s fruit and vegetables. Livestock in Hungary mainly includes
chickens, pigs, cattle, geese and sheep. As far
as the crops are
concerned, the most important are cereal grains, like wheat,
corn and rye, but the country also produces potatoes, sunflower seed and sugar
beet. The Hungarian breeds of
domestic animals are often seen as national symbols in Hungary. Local national
parks serve as "genebanks" to ensure their survival.
The most important Hungarian breeds of domestic animals are:
- Long-horn Hungarian Grey Cattle
- Hungarian breed, traditionally kept in the
open full year.
- Hungarian thoroughbred horses - a mid-19th century mixture of
the best Arab and English race horse characteristics.
- Lipizzan - the mostly white breed of heavy cavalry
horses, originated from Slovenia
and successfully bred in Hungary.
- Mangalitsa - a breed of pigs, characterised
by their long
curly hair and relatively fatty meat which makes them ideal for making sausages
and salami.
- Racka - a breed of sheep with distinctive horns.
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