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Which crops are grown in the fertile areas of the Neuwied Basin, Bitburg, Rheinhessen, and eastern Palatinate?
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St. Martin's Cathedral in Mainz, Germany.
In the fertile agricultural regions of the Neuwied Basin, Bitburg, Rheinhessen, and the eastern Palatinate, the primary crops grown are potatoes, cereals, and sugar beets.1
Beyond these specific areas, the state is also well-known for its specialized river valley crops, particularly viticulture, which plays a predominant role in the region's agriculture and serves as the source for much of Germany's wine production. Additionally, the cultivation of fruit and tobacco is of considerable importance to the state's economy.1