Which crops are important to agriculture in Armenia?

Agriculture in Armenia is diverse, though limited by scarce arable land. The following crops are significant to the country's agricultural sector:

• Viticulture: This is the leading branch of agriculture, with grapes being a primary crop, particularly in the Ararat Plain.1
• Fruits: Peaches and apricots are the most common orchard crops. Other cultivated fruits include apples, cherries, mazzards (sweet cherries), pears, pomegranates, and figs.1
• Nuts: The region produces walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds.1
• Vegetables and Tubers: Vegetables are grown in main agricultural regions, while potatoes are specifically cultivated in the cooler mountain areas.1
• Industrial Crops: High-quality tobacco is widely cultivated. While cotton and sugar beets were historically grown in the Ararat Plain, they have largely been replaced by more valuable crops like grapes.1
• Grains: Although grain crops are still cultivated in mountain regions, the total area dedicated to grain production has been sharply reduced.1